Wind Farm Technician Associate

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

 

As a Wind Farm Technician, you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission.  This role is responsible for safely executing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks and maintains records of service activities, both scheduled and unscheduled, through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site
• Assist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages
• Perform safety and other wind farm-related tasks when assigned and fill in as backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
• Assist with turbine maintenance, including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
• Assist with the  Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
• Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors

 

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution
• Alternatively, a 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or online) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar; a current journeyman or a master electrician license 
• Unrestricted driver's license in good standing
• Willing to relocate to within 1-hour drive of the site
• Must be able to climb wind towers daily.  During this task, employees must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
• Must be able to balance to (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines
• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs                  
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with a solid foundation in theory of operation is required
• Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
• Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
• Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
• Familiarity with power electronics, motor dr