Wind Farm Technician Associate

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

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

The Wind Farm Technician Associate is responsible for supporting 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 the safe execution of 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. Previous experience on the Vestas V110/V120 platform is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• 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 relays, hydraulic accumulators, linear transducers, and electrical motors
• Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, and AC/DC converters
• Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
• Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
• Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
• Safety- Promote safety for all at all times
• Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, associate 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
• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs
• Must be able to sit, walk or stand for a long duration of time      
• Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis.  During this task, employee must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards                         
• Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to transfer 50 pounds from a 35 inch platform to the floor   
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 15 feet
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to brow height
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to  50 pounds to a 35 inch platform
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds with one hand up to 15 feet
• Must be able to crouch, kneel, or ½ kneel for up to 5 minutes at a time to perform maintenance tasks in low areas
• Must be able to perform fine motor tasks, such as screwing or unscrewing nuts and bolts, while reaching around and over objects
• Must be able to balance to 
  • (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers
  • (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines
• Must be able to military, belly, or back crawl up to 15 feet to access the nose cone area of wind turbines.
• Must be able to step or climb up onto a platform at a height of 35 inches, with or without support
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• This position is based out of Lyford Texas.The average workday is spent climbing and inspecting multiple turbines. Technicians use computers to diagnose electrical malfunctions. Any problems they notice during the examination are reported and scheduled for repair

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.