Wind Farm Technician I

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

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

As Senior 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 Operations mission.  This role is responsible for 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.

Role 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 back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
• Assist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
• Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
• Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• Minimum 7 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution, with at least 4 years of wind turbine experience
• Gamesa, GE, and Vestas Wind Turbine Experience preferred
• Alternatively 2 year or 4 year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or on-line) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar
• Military experience in a technical field (electrical, electronics or mechanical)
• License or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman, Current Master Elecrician License, and Wind Tech Certificate
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site
• Ability to follow and create standard work instructions
• Ability to lead crane rigging & signaling operations, and train others in the field
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools and train others in the field
• 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
• Expert PC/Laptop skills and ability to train others
• Ability to create, save, manipulate text, formats & formulas in documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilize Teams for meetings, and ability to train others
• Ability to independently prepare & present technical presentations
• 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 independently perform complex troubleshooting and repairs of electromechanical systems, and train others in the field
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings, and ability to train others
• Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
• Expert understanding of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor, and ability to train others
• Expert knowledge of power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters, and ability to train others
• 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
• Ability to fill out JHA/LOTO/Tailboard forms without assistance and ability to train others
• 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
• Wind Farm site location including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.). The work will occur within an office, warehouse, in turbines and outdoors

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
• 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 be able to balance to work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers
• Must be able to balance to walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines                            
• 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 work day
• This position is a field-based role with travel to mutlipe local RWECE wind farms and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The hourly base range for this position in California is $42.08 - $56.93. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).  

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.