Wind Turbine Generator Technician (WTG) (OCN) – Ascension Island

Georgetown, Ascension IslandAscension TCN/OCN Non-Exemptmid

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Overview

This Opportunity Seeking a full-time Wind Turbine Generator Technician (WTG) in support of Base Operations Services (BOS) and Mission Support Services (MSS) at Ascension Auxiliary Air Field (AAAF).

Key Responsibilities

Major Job Activities: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify faults and repair turbine components.

Requirements Summary

Required Qualifications= Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs. Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12…

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Seeking a full-time Wind Turbine Generator Technician (WTG) in support of Base Operations Services (BOS) and Mission Support Services (MSS) at Ascension Auxiliary Air Field (AAAF). Ensuring the reliability and efficiency of renewable energy systems in a remote, mission-critical environment. Join our team and grow with us as we provide best in-class services that help clients solve their most complex challenges.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify faults and repair turbine components.
Ensure safety compliance by following established procedures and industry best practices.
Document and report on turbine performance, maintenance activities, and system health.
Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams to optimize energy production.
Assist in high-voltage electrical work and ensure compliance with grid integration requirements.
Maintain inventory control of spare parts and tools necessary for ongoing maintenance.
• Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on DirectWind DW52 wind turbines.
• Diagnosed and repaired Pitch Controller faults, breaker trips, and turbine shutdown events.
• Conducted troubleshooting on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Supported turbine restart operations following grid interruptions and severe weather conditions.
• Inspected blades, nacelle equipment, yaw systems, and tower components.
• Utilized SCADA systems to monitor turbine performance and identify faults.
• Executed climbing operations up to 40m+ hub height while following fall protection standards.
• Prepared maintenance reports, fault logs, and corrective action documentation.
• Supported remote-site operations under contingency and austere conditions.

Mechanic’s tool kit, various hand, and power tools.
May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment.
Use of portable radios or cell phones to maintain contact and accountability of work activities.

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Certified to climb up to 300 feet on the exterior and interior of the Wind Turbine
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Requirements

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Must have computer skills and be able to operate a variety of computer programs.
Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently
Must maintain a valid driver’s license from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date.
Must maintain a valid passport from their home country with validity for 12 months from on-site employment date
Must be able to gain and maintain authorized entry onto US military installations.
Must meet United States Department of Defense medical requirements necessary to live and work at Ascension Island
SCADA Platforms
Multimeters & Meggers
Hydraulic Diagnostics
Electrical Schematics Reading
PLC & Relay Troubleshooting
Torque & Tension Procedures
Microsoft Office / Maintenance Reporting Systems

Requirements

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Technical certification or associate degree in wind energy, electrical engineering, or a related field.

GWO (Global Wind Organization) certification
• OSHA 30 Construction Safety
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
• Working at Heights Certification
• Wind Turbine Climb & Rescue
• First Aid / CPR / AED
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Confined Space Awareness

Preferred experience operating and maintaining ‘DirectWind’ Wind Turbines, Series: DW 52-900KW
3+ years of experience in wind turbine maintenance or power generation systems.
Strong knowledge of SCADA systems, PCL/Pitch controller troubleshooting, and electrical schematics.
Ability to climb and work at heights exceeding 200 feet.

Great interpersonal skills.
Customer service oriented.
Team player.
Ability to multi-task.

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 1,600 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 50 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

EEO Commitment:

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.

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