Wind Millwright - Shenandoah Wind Project

Mortenson is seeking a Wind Millwright for the Shenandoah Wind Project in Shenandoah, IA. The role involves dismantling, erecting, assembling, and maintaining wind turbine machinery. Key responsibilities include installing components, managing cranes, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with preferred experience in a related field. Strong teamwork and customer service skills are essential. This is a full-time position.
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Project Name: Shenandoah Wind Project
Project Location: Shenandoah, IA 51601

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF POSITION
Responsible for dismantling, erecting, assembling, aligning, adjusting, and/or maintaining machinery and equipment according to installation manuals, work instructions, layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
-Receiving and offloading all major components
-Installing loose components for Nacelle, hub, and tower preparation
-Connecting blades to hub
-Setting base and tower sections
-Managing taglines
-Involved with main erection crane assembly and teardown
-Climbing ladders – average 80m
-Drilling and/or tapping of all holes on turbines, generators, compressors, and pumps
-Torqueing/tensioning any bolted connection

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILL REQUIREMENTS
-Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, assembly/disassembly, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
-Strong teamwork orientation
-Positive attitude and professional customer service skills
-Detail oriented

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
-High School Diploma or GED
-1 year of related experience preferred
-Must possess valid driver’s license of proper class and necessary endorsements as required by law

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer

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