Wind Turbine Technician

2 months ago


Latham, Kansas, United States AVANGRID , Inc. Full time
Job Summary

AVANGRID, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Wind Turbine Technician to join our team. As a Wind Turbine Technician, you will be responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on a wind-powered generation plant.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment, including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
  • Read schematics and 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.
  • 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. Approximately 10-15% travel may be required.
  • Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.
  • Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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 285 pounds excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
  • Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
  • Experience in high voltage switching.
  • Directly related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
  • Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.
Equal Employment Opportunity

AVANGRID, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.