Plant Technician I - Renewables

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

LOCATION: Elkton, SD

SALARY RANGE: $22.88 to $28.61

Job Summary

Avangrid Renewables is seeking to fill a Wind Plant Tech I or Wind Plant

Tech II opening. (The company will determine Tech level based on

experience and education) This position is responsible for the onsite

operations, maintenance, repairs and replacement of equipment on a wind

powered generation plant, and leads in all areas of plant operations as

directed by the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the onsite operation, maintenance,

repair and replacement of equipment on renewable energy generation

plants, and is effective in all areas of plant operations as directed by

the Plant Manager or Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine and solar equipment along with

associated infrastructure including substation, collection and

transmission systems.

• Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated

mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch,

variable speed control systems and components.

• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement

of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers'

requirements.

• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.

• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance

manuals.

• Adhere to effective internal controls.

• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant

reporting requirements.

• Perform various retrofits and design modifications.

• Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting

documents of items found.

• If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and

Commissioning walk-downs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment,

including safety regulations.

• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short

notice participating in an on-call schedule.

• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice.

About 10-15% travel may be required

• Perform duties around low, medium and high voltage.

• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

Required Qualifications

• One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of

related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination

of education and experience.

• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.

(i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared

testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and

power tools).

• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets,

email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the

use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.

• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters on a daily basis to

perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.

• Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and

occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between

color coded wires.

• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions

furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of

concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization

exists.

• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance

with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.

• Demonstrated team work, initiative and positive attitude.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when

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