Traveling MCR /Advanced Drivetrain Technician
BH-302561
Posted: 01/05/2025
- $33-39/hr
- United States California San Diego
- Contract
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Alternative & Renewable Energy
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Onshore Wind
Location: Traveling, 5 weeks traveling/1 week home
Duration: 6 month Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rates: $33-39/hr, potentially some flexibility
Per Diem: $60/day for meals, Travel is paid for/booked by company, mileage reimbursement for personal car usage
Looking for highly experienced technicians. Ideally with a specialized skillset that may include: strong electrical knowledge, ability to read and work form schematics or experience troubleshooting and diagnostics beyond standard mechanical work, etc.
Scope of Job:
This level is intended to perform as an assistant to a Drivetrain Specialist. The Drivetrain Advanced Technician, under specific direction from the Drivetrain Specialist, providing MCR services at renewable energy projects, including but not limited to inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs, as needed. This Drivetrain Technician will be expected to travel for extended periods of time working on projects as needed. When the Drivetrain Technician is not traveling, he/she will be based at his/her assigned home site and will be directed by the Site Supervisor for that site. While traveling on behalf of client company, you are expected to represent our organization and our core values at all times.
Responsibilities:
80% Assist with MCR specialized services
• Assist Drivetrain Specialist in train EDF crews with crane calling and rigging procedures & qualifications.
• Work independently from time to time while performing all aspects of large correctives repairs and R&R of major components.
• Oversee the safe operation of EDF and contractor employees during the removal & replacement (R&R) of major components, and large corrective in-situ repairs of renewable energy assets.
• Assist with projects requiring special skills, by acquiring and maintaining skills in certain areas:
o R&R of major components. o In-situ repair of major components.
o Development of tooling and fixtures to perform large correctives repairs.
• Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
• Assist with Developing, writing, and training work procedures and control instructions for heavy lift operations with the assistance of PDS Technical writer.
• Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
15% Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement
• Assist Drivetrain Specialist with quality control during the removal & replacement (R&R) of major components, and large corrective in-situ repairs.
• Provide high quality workmanship with the goal of increasing safety, performance, and efficiency.
5% - Other duties as assigned
Supervision of Others: (Include # of direct reports and consultants for which you have authority. Do not include # of indirect reports supervised by other Supervisors or Managers)
Qualifications:
• Advanced Wind technician
• Experience working with current renewable energy technologies.
(Degree/Certifications/License/Experience/Specialized Knowledge/Skills)
Education/Experience –
High school or equivalent: or up to one year related experience or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully complete applicable safety and technical training program for advanced wind technician.
• Able to demonstrate some basic computer knowledge.
• Able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities –
Ability to comply with Safety & Quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including basic functional knowledge of MS Word and
PowerPoint.
• Ability to read & comprehend schematic drawings.
• Ability to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers of various heights.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with and provide hands-on training to other technicians.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind, etc.
• Mechanical, electrical, and controls aptitude as expressed by prior performance of some of the responsibilities described above.
• Able to provide proof of a current driver’s license and clean driving record, to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways.
Physical Requirements: (describe any physical demands of the job such as lifting, climbing, standing, stooping, etc.)
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk and use his/her hands. The position will require travel, so the employee in this position must be able to successfully accommodate air and ground travel.
Working Conditions:
85% of the time is in the field with the other 15% doing scheduled training, paperwork, and meetings. An undefined amount of the field work will be performed at contracted locations which will require travel. This position must be capable of working independently but is generally working with other technician.
They are provided a company vehicle for official company use only (service truck), during their assigned shift in which they carry the required tools to perform repairs and/or maintenance. This position may work in extreme weather conditions.
Fiscal Responsibilities:
The employee must work within the budget constraints as authorized by the Executive Team; while successfully following all policies and procedures related to employees’ fiscal responsibilities in doing the day-to-day job.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Duration: 6 month Contract-to-Hire
Pay Rates: $33-39/hr, potentially some flexibility
Per Diem: $60/day for meals, Travel is paid for/booked by company, mileage reimbursement for personal car usage
Looking for highly experienced technicians. Ideally with a specialized skillset that may include: strong electrical knowledge, ability to read and work form schematics or experience troubleshooting and diagnostics beyond standard mechanical work, etc.
Scope of Job:
This level is intended to perform as an assistant to a Drivetrain Specialist. The Drivetrain Advanced Technician, under specific direction from the Drivetrain Specialist, providing MCR services at renewable energy projects, including but not limited to inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs, as needed. This Drivetrain Technician will be expected to travel for extended periods of time working on projects as needed. When the Drivetrain Technician is not traveling, he/she will be based at his/her assigned home site and will be directed by the Site Supervisor for that site. While traveling on behalf of client company, you are expected to represent our organization and our core values at all times.
Responsibilities:
80% Assist with MCR specialized services
• Assist Drivetrain Specialist in train EDF crews with crane calling and rigging procedures & qualifications.
• Work independently from time to time while performing all aspects of large correctives repairs and R&R of major components.
• Oversee the safe operation of EDF and contractor employees during the removal & replacement (R&R) of major components, and large corrective in-situ repairs of renewable energy assets.
• Assist with projects requiring special skills, by acquiring and maintaining skills in certain areas:
o R&R of major components. o In-situ repair of major components.
o Development of tooling and fixtures to perform large correctives repairs.
• Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
• Assist with Developing, writing, and training work procedures and control instructions for heavy lift operations with the assistance of PDS Technical writer.
• Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
15% Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement
• Assist Drivetrain Specialist with quality control during the removal & replacement (R&R) of major components, and large corrective in-situ repairs.
• Provide high quality workmanship with the goal of increasing safety, performance, and efficiency.
5% - Other duties as assigned
Supervision of Others: (Include # of direct reports and consultants for which you have authority. Do not include # of indirect reports supervised by other Supervisors or Managers)
Qualifications:
• Advanced Wind technician
• Experience working with current renewable energy technologies.
(Degree/Certifications/License/Experience/Specialized Knowledge/Skills)
Education/Experience –
High school or equivalent: or up to one year related experience or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successfully complete applicable safety and technical training program for advanced wind technician.
• Able to demonstrate some basic computer knowledge.
• Able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities –
Ability to comply with Safety & Quality policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including basic functional knowledge of MS Word and
PowerPoint.
• Ability to read & comprehend schematic drawings.
• Ability to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers of various heights.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with and provide hands-on training to other technicians.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind, etc.
• Mechanical, electrical, and controls aptitude as expressed by prior performance of some of the responsibilities described above.
• Able to provide proof of a current driver’s license and clean driving record, to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways.
Physical Requirements: (describe any physical demands of the job such as lifting, climbing, standing, stooping, etc.)
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk and use his/her hands. The position will require travel, so the employee in this position must be able to successfully accommodate air and ground travel.
Working Conditions:
85% of the time is in the field with the other 15% doing scheduled training, paperwork, and meetings. An undefined amount of the field work will be performed at contracted locations which will require travel. This position must be capable of working independently but is generally working with other technician.
They are provided a company vehicle for official company use only (service truck), during their assigned shift in which they carry the required tools to perform repairs and/or maintenance. This position may work in extreme weather conditions.
Fiscal Responsibilities:
The employee must work within the budget constraints as authorized by the Executive Team; while successfully following all policies and procedures related to employees’ fiscal responsibilities in doing the day-to-day job.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.