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Description
Seventh Generation Systems Integration (SGSI) is a subsidiary of Seventh Generation Energy Systems (SGES). SGES was founded as a nonprofit organization working with communities, grassroots groups, Native American tribes and individuals nationwide to plan, fund, develop and maintain sustainable energy systems powered by the wind and sun.
Position Overview:
The Met Tower Technician is part of a 3 to 5 person team that installs and maintains wind monitoring towers throughout the United States and beyond. The technician is responsible for working together on a crew to help ensure projects are completed in a safe, timely, efficient, successful and professional manner.
This position requires frequent travel in a wide variety of weather conditions with trips occasionally lasting for 2 or 3 weeks. The technician must be prepared to work on projects whose plans may be adjusted on short-notice based on changing schedules, environmental conditions and unforeseen issues in remote locations. Maintaining a positive attitude and good rapport with fellow crewmembers is an essential trait of all SGSI crew members. On-the-job training for this position is provided.
Responsibilities:
- Field Work (~90% of time), Project Management and Reporting (~10% of time)
- Installing, servicing, and decommissioning met towers
- Installing and servicing communication and electronic devices
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Strong work ethic
- Comfort with technical manuals and troubleshooting in the field
- Experience with common construction equipment
- Comfortable with common computer programs
- Attention to detail and habit for keeping thorough documentation
- Clean driving record
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to take direction and work cooperatively on a small construction team
- Enjoy frequent travel in the United States
Desired Qualifications:
- Tower construction or related construction experience
- Familiar with electronics
- Passion for growing the wind energy industry
- Basic computer skills
- Experience or interest in working at heights (the basic position does not require any tower climbing)
Construction safety knowledge or direct experience
Compensation: Starting salary is $13 to $15 per hour with an increase at the 3 month review. This position includes flexible work schedule and health insurance according to SGSI policy. We are located in Madison, WI and the position is based from this location.
Reporting Relationship: The position will be under the direction of the Met Tower Crew Lead and Field Operations Manager.