Job Title:
Operations Administrator

Location:
Abilene, TX USA

Division:
Parts

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: operations support, procurement, vendor relations, customer service, filing, reporting, servicing the fast-paced growing renewables industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Effectively communicate with vendors.
• Issue approved purchase orders to vendors.
• Follow up and track lead-times and on time performance of vendors.
• Research and assist in resolving vendor issues.
• Assist Accounting Department in solving invoice/receipt issues.
• Assist in maintaining proper amounts of inventory.
• Assist with managing vendor invoices as needed.
• Assist with procuring components.
• Assist with preparing quotes to send to customers.
• Receive and file necessary documents.
• Reporting as required.
• Keep a clean and safe work environment and optimize space utilization.
• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Follow quality service, positive standards and comply with company processes, procedures, rules and regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good organizational skills.
• Microsoft office (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Be an advocate of management procedures, policies, goals and vision for the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate and maintain positive relationships with all employees and the public.
• When wearing company uniforms, dress properly in the shop, and out in public.
• Always exercise safety precautions.
• Possess problem solving, reasoning, reasonable judgement and analytical skills.
• Ability to comply with appropriate task deadlines.
• Work independently and as a team member as required.
• Available to work extended hours.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statics.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• Office experience
• Experience in distribution and/or inventory control
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics or inventory management preferred.

This description is intended to be sufficient to identify the job level and to be illustrative of the duties that may be required. It shall not be interpreted to describe all the duties the incumbent may be required to perform.

To Apply:
Please send resume to cserafin@zwinds.com

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Title:
Technician

Location:
Hutchinson, MN

Position Overview:
As a Technician for our Services division, you will be primarily responsible for disassembly, inspection, final assembly and testing of wind turbine generators in a remanufacturing shop work environment.

Zephyr Wind Services is purpose-built to support the wind industry from the ground up. We offer key Wind Generator Services and Parts specifically designed to reduce downtime at medium and large-scale wind farms.

We are a great group of people who like to work hard but have fun. We are growing rapidly and are looking for a great candidate to complement our team.

Requirements for this position:

• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Experience working with basic hand tools.
• Ability to operate power, air tools, forklifts, and overhead cranes with heavy loads.
• Safety first mentality at all times.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• General electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and a positive attitude.

To Apply:
Please send resume to cserafin@zwinds.com

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Title:
Technical Advisor
Zephyr Wind Repower Division

Location:
100% travel

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

SUMMARY:
The Technical Advisor (TA) is an onsite project oversight role who provides technical support and supervision to technical crews working on various project types. The TA is responsible for reviewing plant engineering documents and P&ID’s, troubleshooting of turbine systems and equipment, planning, organizing, integrating and direction of resources such as labor, cranes, tools, and materials as required to complete the work scope. The TA will oversee and support site execution teams ensuring success and minimization of project delays and non-conformities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Manage, perform, coordinate, and monitor project activities.
• Perform on-site installation of systems and equipment and on-going preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration.
• Provide technical instruction and assistance regarding installation, operation, calibration, repair and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve to resolve technical issues.
• Perform administrative functions such as: daily logs, writing technical reports, and preparing job status reports.
• Participate in a service team dedicated to safety metrics.
• Coach, mentor, and train technicians.
• Up to 100% travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to articulate solutions, not just report problems.
• Highly focused with good attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Certified in troubleshooting in any platform.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• 8-10 years of wind experience with 3+ years of wind management experience.
• At least 2 years of major component exchange or crane industry experience.
• GE 2.x experience preferred.
• College degree or technical school preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office 365 applications.
• Training preferred – GWO BST, GWO BTT, NFPA70E or equivalent, OSHA 10 or 30, confined space, Class 7 forklift, Rigger 1, Hand & Radio signal, hazardous communication, GE LOTO, OEM Competency Cert (Level 1-8, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, major components, etc.), LOTO

PHYSICAL DEMAND:
See Environmental, Health, & Safety for a Job Analysis

This description is intended to be sufficient to identify the job level and to be illustrative of the duties that may be required. It shall not be interpreted to describe all the duties the incumbent may be required to perform.

To Apply:
Email cserafin@zwinds.com cover letter and resume. 

Job Title:
Inventory Control Specialist

Location:
Hutchinson, MN  

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt 

Position Overview:
Primarily responsible for ordering, storing, receiving, and distributing products and supplies, in support of generator manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
• Supervise, oversee, and plan activities that relate to inventory control in the organization and warehouse.
• Ensure all items in the warehouse are appropriately received and stored.
• Manage, procure, purchase and track inventory to ensure business repair demands are met in an efficient manner.
• Work directly with management to report stock inflow and outflow.
• Review balance of inventory and provide quarterly stock counts.
• Researching and resolving inventory problems such as loss, damage and inventory record inaccuracies.
• Collaborate with the Zephyr Wind Parts (ZWP) division when procuring materials to optimize savings for the company. Purchases may be made directly through this division.
• Optimize inter-company stock transfers.
• Ensure materials, both new and used, are valued appropriately in the ERP system.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Good organizational skills.
• Be an advocate of management procedures, policies, goals and vision for the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate and maintain positive relationships with all employees and the public.
• When wearing company uniforms, dress properly in the shop, and out in public.
• Always exercise safety precautions.
• Possess problem solving, reasoning, reasonable judgement and analytical skills.
• Ability to comply with appropriate task deadlines.
• Work independently and as a team member as required.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
Associate or bachelor’s degree in logistics or inventory management preferred.
Experience working in an inventory management role.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:
See Environmental, Health, & Safety for a Job Analysis

This description is intended to be sufficient to identify the job level and to be illustrative of the duties that may be required.  It shall not be interpreted to describe all the duties the incumbent may be required to perform.

To Apply:
Email cserafin@zwinds.com cover letter and resume.