Job Description Summary
Gearboxes Repair Technician will be responsible for Mechanical disassembly, inspection and assembly of Wind Gearboxes. He/she will report to the Shop Operations Leader
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
In Addition You Will
- Exchange Bearings and gears as per engineering drawings and remanufacturing specifications
- Be able to perform standard mechanical assembly procedures, perform rework, and repair of gearbox components and systems to drawing specifications Downtower in the repair shop or Uptower in the Wind Turbine.
- Repair and Assembly of WTG 750KW, 1.5/1.6MW and 2.X MW turbines.
- Maintain proper handling of GE tools and equipment.
- Occasionally required to work in tight areas, ladders, scissor lift, greater than 4m high off ground.
- Occasionally required to perform repair operations uptower
- Possess thorough knowledge and ability to use all tools associated with assembling units according to required specifications:
- lifting equipment, wall and overhead cranes
- Hydraulic and electric Torque tools
- Specific hydraulic pullers for disassembly operations
- Other Tools included but not limited to impact drills, magnetic drills, drill press, angle grinders, sanders, basic hand tools (manual and pneumatic)
- Measurement Tools, calibers, oil flushing equipment.
- Read and understand mechanical layout, engineering drawings
- Follow all EH&S; guidelines and policies
- Follow good environmental practices and waste management procedures. Segregate waste in the pertinent containers at the Repair Hall.
- Possess thorough knowledge and ability to use CNC equipment to regrind gears, rings and covers.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Mechanical or Electrical School Diploma
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a Wind Gearbox Repair Shop
- Certified in the use of lifting equipment, such as overhead and wall cranes, as well as lifting methods and practices by using appropriate slings, chains, hooks, etc..
- Trained on Bearings assembly practices, including clearance and preload calculation.
- Trained in the use of sealing and adhesives for bearings assembly
- Trained in hoses manufacturing and testing.
- Training on tightening practices and tools.
- Training on CNC.
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to read, understand and follow mechanical and electrical engineering drawings
- Self-motivated to work with minimal guidance and willingness to learn from others
- Ability and Willingness to work at heights and confined spaces, repairing gearboxes uptower in the Nacelle enclosure if required
- Ability and willingness to work various shifts and overtime on short notice, in order to meet business needs
- Ability to follow instructions and be willing to work outsid
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*Relocation Assistance Provided:
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