Join Our Team and Build the Future of Renewable Energy! Are you ready for an adventure that makes a difference? We are expanding our Wind Renewables Construction Team and are seeking passionate, driven individuals who want to play a vital role in shaping the renewable power infrastructure of tomorrow. As a Field Engineer, you will embark on an exciting journey, traveling to various construction sites and working at the cutting edge of sustainability. Your primary responsibilities will include independently inspecting and monitoring construction activities, ensuring they align with our blueprints and meet all necessary specifications and codes. Your keen eye for detail will be crucial as you identify significant issues and collaborate with project management to overcome challenges. In this dynamic role, youll not only contribute to groundbreaking projects but also gain invaluable experience while traveling and working alongside like-minded professionals who share your commitment to a sustainable future. Its an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of project scope and schedules, all while making your mark in the renewable energy field. Location & Travel Details: Youll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position, up to 100% of the time. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. Youll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. This role is eligible for a monthly vehicle allowance. Company Overview Wanzek Construction, IEA, and White Construction are part of the MasTec Renewables Group. Our companies have been in the renewable energy market from the beginningand we leverage that experience to deliver more effective energy infrastructure solutions. Our 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience enables us to better understand the nuances and navigate the challenges within this dynamic and heavily regulated industry. We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our businessfrom suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. Weve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyonefrom interns to executivesto voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry. MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTecs Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure. Responsibilities: • Promote and adhere to company safety policies and procedures. • Inspect and ensure the quality of work on large-scale wind and solar projects, including roads, excavations, concrete, substations, and installations. • Verify that construction aligns with design documents. • Review test and inspection reports; communicate any failures to the Field Quality Manager. • Ensure materials comply with approved submittals and specifications. • Perform basic surveying and measurements for roadways and structures. • Organize daily activities to accurately record QC and QA data. • Prepare comprehensive Daily Reports detailing completed work and resource usage. • Prevent and address deficiencies through quality control inspections. • Collaborate with site management to ensure QA/QC compliance and maintain communication with construction managers. • Assist in developing operations and maintenance manuals. • Support the receiving and inventory process for site materials. • Create/manage punch lists for completed work. • Help manage production and extra work authorization logs. • May prepare daily project updates and validate calibrated tools. • Utilize construction management software for quality inspections and documentation. • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Qualifications & Compensation Field Engineer I Requirements: • Compensation $65,000-$70,000/ year, commensurate with experience • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree preferred • High School graduate or equivalent and two or more years experience in related construction field • Must be capable of completing and passing the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program and have working knowledge of SWPPP project management plan Field Engineer II Requirements: • Compensation $70,000-$80,000/ year, commensurate with experience • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and one to two years experience in related construction field • High School graduate or equivalent and three or more years experience in related construction field • Must be capable of completing and passing the local or state certified SWPPP inspector program and have working knowledge of SWPPP project management plan Field Engineer III Requirements: • Compensation $80,000-$90,000/ year, commensurate with experience • Associates or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical Engineering or related degree and two to three years experience in related construction field preferred • High School graduate or equivalent and four or more years experience in related construction field Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: • Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Companys Zero Injury principles • Self-starter, organized with strong interpersonal and written skills • Advanced computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Proficient in the use of computers and software packages needed to support the documentation, analysis and retention of quality records • Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and effectively manage task independently • Read, analyze and interpret blueprints and technical procedures • Write daily reports and document project activities • Effectively collect and record field data to assure activities are conforming to corporate Quality Control procedures • Ensure the effective implementation of the quality control program for assigned project task • Calculate figures and amounts and able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry • Ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field level employees What's in it for you: Financial Wellbeing • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance Family & Lifestyle • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation • Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage • Emergency Travel Assistance Program • Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. 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See More Details >>GEV Wind Power is seeking a skilled and experienced Wind Turbine Technician with a focus on Major Component Exchange (MCE) to join our team. As an MCE Technician, you will be a crucial part of maintaining and improving the efficiency of wind turbine operations by performing high-quality component replacements. Job Responsibilities • Proficiency in diagnosing, repairing, and replacing major components of wind turbines. • Familiarity with a range of turbine models (e.g., GE, Siemens, Vestas and Nordex). • Technical knowledge in hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. • Detailed knowledge and skill in generators, converters, controllers, and electrical equipment • Ability to recognize potential issues and major faults • Minimum of [3-5+] years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician, with significant experience in Major Component Exchange. • Citizen of or eligible to travel to and work in Canada for extended periods of time (valid passport required) • Ability to work an 8-week on, 1 week off rotation • Physically able to safely climb wind turbines up to 90m+ (300+ feet), stand, stoop, walk, crawl, crouch, stoop and generally meet the physical demands of the position. • Valid and current driving license with a satisfactory driving record • Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle • Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English • Must be able to support wind farm projects by traveling to various sites in the U.S. and Canada • Satisfactory criminal background check • GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid • GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical • SGRE Basic Technician Training • OSHA 10 General Industry
See More Details >>Immediate need for Wind Turbine Technicians III with maintenance and troubleshooting experience on wind generator platforms (WTG). As a Wind Turbine Service Technician III, you will be responsible for servicing wind turbine generators throughout North America: • Travel 100% and work at wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation • Assist, lead and mentor other wind technicians in the performance of their duties • Perform wind turbine maintenance, mechanical and electrical work including but not limited to: • Perform component alignments using mechanical and/or laser • Develop and write work instructions as needed for the performance of duties • Perform LOTO on all sources of energy including switching operations on HV components • Terminate wires based on schematics • Perform work on and mentor other technicians to identify electrical components and motors/generators of a WTG • Perform work on and mentor other technicians on hydraulic components of a WTG • Read, interpret and mentor others on electrical and hydraulic schematics (1-line diagrams) • May be expected to use a borescope on main bearing and gearboxes • May be expected to perform and lead major component replacements (MCE) • Support site management on various punch-list task • Perform torquing and tensioning • Yaw turbines, • Perform and verify that others can charge accumulators • Use amp clamps on energized circuits • Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic components • Break-in, quarterly (500 hr), 6-month and annual wind turbine and unscheduled maintenance without supervision including greasing, applying lubricants, verifying accumulator pressures, inspections, calibration tests, etc • Defective parts removal and replacement using proper work instructions • Assist with large component replacement, retrofits, troubleshooting and other special assignments • Continue to develop and expand wind maintenance skillset through on-the-job training and train others in performing service work • Work safely, competently and productively under the direction of others • Keep records, maintain documentation and report technical and safety issues Must meet the following requirements, have or obtain the listed required certifications and training (may be provided) including, but not limited to: • Must have 4+ years of successful service and troubleshooting experience on Wind Turbines • Valid passport preferred • Ability to work an 8-week on, 1 week off rotation • Physically able to safely climb wind turbines up to 120m+ (400+ feet), stand, stoop, walk, crawl, crouch, lift up to 75 lbs. and generally meet the physical demands of the position. • Must have strong experience doing torquing and tensioning • Must have strong experience using a grease gun, doing filter changes • Valid and current driver's license with a satisfactory driving record (satisfactory MVR is required) • Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle • Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English • Prefer certification to call a crane • Satisfactory criminal background check • The following certifications or will train: • GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid • GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical • Siemens Basic Technician Training (Green Profile) • OSHA 10 General Industry • Crane, Chain Hoist and Rigging Safety Training • NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness • Prefer training or experience with Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminals
See More Details >>Entering the wind energy trade in Sioux Falls, SD, often begins with specialized training and education, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning. Training programs typically last from several months to two years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with a median annual wage for wind turbine technicians of $61,770 as of May 2023. In Sioux Falls, aspiring wind energy professionals can expect to earn an average of $2,750 per week, with experienced technicians often surpassing $108,000 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and training programs provide pathways to a rewarding career in this rapidly expanding field.
