Drivetrain Technician [Remote]

Scope of Position

About Us:

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

 

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

 

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.

 

Benefits & Perks: 

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $25.53 - $42.50 per hour, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $28.00 - $35.00. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

 

Scope of Job: This level is intended to perform as an assistant to a Drivetrain Specialist. The Drivetrain Technician, under specific direction from the Drivetrain Specialist, providing MCR services at renewable energy projects, including but not limited to inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs, as needed. This Drivetrain Technician will be expected to travel for extended periods of time working on EDF Renewables projects as needed. When the Drivetrain Technician is not traveling, he/she will be based at his/her assigned home site and will be directed by the Site Supervisor for that site. While traveling on behalf of EDF Renewables, you are expected to represent our organization and our core values at all times.

 

Required Training: Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend mandatory four (4) week training and certification course at the start of their employment. The exact duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with MCR specialized services
  • Assist Drivetrain Specialist in train EDF crews with crane calling and rigging procedures & qualifications.
  • Work independently from time to time while performing all aspects of large correctives repairs and R&R of major components.
  • Oversee the safe operation of EDF and contractor employees during the removal & replacement (R&R) of major components, and large corrective in-situ repairs of renewable energy assets.
  • Assist with projects requiring special skills, by acquiring and maintaining skills in certain areas:
    • R&R of major components.
    • In-situ repair of major components.
    • Development of tooling and fixtures to perform large correctives repairs.
  • Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
  • Assist with Developing, writing, and training work procedures and control instructions for heavy lift operations with the assistance of PDS Technical writer.
  • Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
• Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement
  • Assist Drivetrain Specialist with quality control during the removal & replacement (R&R) of major components, and large corrective in-situ repairs.
  • Provide high quality workmanship with the goal of increasing safety, performance, and efficiency.
•  Other duties as assigned

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