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WorkSource Oregon Wind Technician II in CONDON, Oregon

ALLETE Clean Energy , headquartered in Duluth MN (ACE) develops and manages clean and renewable energy projects. This position is based at our Condon wind farm, located in Northcentral Oregon, just outside the City of Condon. For those looking for a rural setting, this wind farm is snuggled into the corner where the John Day River flows into the Columbia River, offering an abundance of diverse water and other outdoor activities. ACE operates 83 Mitsubishi 600 wind turbines on this site. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Under general direction, performs routine preventative maintenance and repair activities consistent with company quality guidelines and other company policies and procedures. * Close attention to safety required, plus working safely to protect self and others at all times, through knowledge of and adherence to company safety rules. REQUIRED EDUCATION: * High School diploma or equivalent required * Preference may be given to applicants that have completed a wind technician training program. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * One year or more technical wind industry experience, OR in absence of technical wind industry experience, three years or more experience working with hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical maintenance. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * This position will report regularly in person to Condon OR. * Valid Driver\'s license and ability to maintain it required. * Must be able to meet the typical physical/mental/environmental demands of the position. * This is a very physically active job done outdoors in all kinds of weather. You will need to be able to climb, carry up to 100 pounds , and at times work in cramped positions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, particulate matter, loud noise levels, risk of electrical shock, and occasionally exposed to hazardous chemicals. * Work with limited supervision in mechanical and electrical situations, given proper instructions. * Requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral. * Possess the ability to read and understand operating & maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and diagrams. * Understand problems involving several variables in standardized situations and report them to the appropriate supervisory personnel. * Knowledge, use, and care of electrical testing equipment, commonly used bolts, torque values and the tools or equipment utilized for this position. * Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions for this position. * This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude. The minimum starting hourly wage is \$26.75. Compensation is commensurate with experience, education, skillset, licensure, business need, and market conditions. Employer will not sponsor Visas for position. External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers. This... Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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