Paid Internship - Wind Technician 1 [On-Site]

Scope of Position

About Us:

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Pay range:  The full pay range for this role is $17.50 to $29.00 per hour.  The target pay for this position is $22.00 per hour.  We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

 

Summary:

Under specific direction from the site manager and supervision of an experienced technician, this position will assist experienced technicians with conducting maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair of wind turbines and/or photovoltaic power and energy storage systems. Learns and applies EDF Core values: safety, teamwork, respect, passion, transparency, good sense, and accountability.

 

This is a 12-week internship, with the potential to convert to a permanent employee thereafter. Employment after completion of the 12-week internship is not guaranteed and is based on approved headcount, workload, and individual performance as assessed by site leadership.

 

Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Responsibilities

In the field:

• Assists with maintaining company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• In support of a technician 2 or higher-level technician, services equipment based on the type of equipment and manufacturer. Assists in performing routine maintenance. Assists with new equipment installation, and the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Assists with testing electrical components and mechanical and hydraulic systems, and the collection of equipment data for testing and analysis.
• Works safely under all circumstances and seeks guidance for any work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to perform safely.
• Attends safety and technical training required for this position.
• Respectfully works in a team environment and learns and applies EDFNA Core Values.

Administrative duties, such as documenting completed jobs, implementing supply orders. Complete daily work orders, time tracking and any other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment.

Other duties as assigned.

 

Working Conditions:

100% of time is spent working in the renewable asset field. There is also marginal time spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment.

 

This position requires working on platforms or skids, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and the repetitive use of legs, arms, hands, and fingers. The employee will work eight (8) hours a day, forty (40) hours a week, and overtime and night shifts as required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:

• Extreme weather conditions, including cold, heat, rain, wind, etc.
• High voltage and stored energy
• Moving mechanical parts and vibration
• Confined spaces
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to successfully complete applicable safety and technical training program for the entry level technician.
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
• Must possess a valid current driver’s license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles.
• Knowledge of electronics and mechanical components and measurement devices is a plus.
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