Intern - Wind Techician

Job Description

POSITION - Wind Technician Intern

NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS: 1

LOCATION: OH-Van Wert - Blue Creek

Overview and Minimum Requirements

Seeking qualified trade students to fulfil internship credit hours in a robust 10-week operational wind power plant summer program. Preferred Junior or Senior enrolled in a trade school or technical college. Candidates interested in mechanical or electrical engineering field preferred.

Candidate must be at least 18 years of age and currently enrolled in a technical or vocational college with a willingness to perform work in all types of weather.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in Reading Schematics and Troubleshooting:* Shadow experienced technicians to learn how to read and interpret schematics for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Learn Mechanical and Electrical Component Basics:* Shadow and assist with mechanical and electrical component inspections under guidance.

Safety and Environmental Compliance Education:* Participate in safety training sessions and learn about environmental health and safely programs during safety audits and compliance checks.

Preventive Maintenance Support:* Support technicians in conducting preventive maintenance by helping with tool preparation and site clean-up.

Internal Controls and Procedures Learning:* Learn about the project’s internal controls, including inventory management and procedural documentation.

Observation of Retrofits and Design Modifications:* Watch and learn from technicians performing retrofits and design modifications.

Professional Knowledge Development:* Engage in educational opportunities to increase knowledge of turbine or solar equipment and safety regulations.

Record keeping and Miscellaneous Support:* Help prepare and maintain records as required for the maintenance and operation of wind and solar equipment.

Required Skills and Abilities* Must be eighteen (18) years of age and in technical or vocational college,

preferably with additional technical training and mechanical and electrical aptitude.

self-certification and legal waiver will be required to participate in this internship program.

Other Abilities

to handle tools, materials and equipment varying in size and weight.

Company:

PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC

Mobility Information

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Job Posting End Date:

April-18-2025