Renewable Energy Technician Wind- Multiple Levels [On-site]

Scope of Position:

About Us:

EDF Renewables North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Benefits & Perks:

EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

We are also proud to offer:

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Salary range: The full pay range for this role is $22.16 to $46.82 per hour. The target range for this position is $27.00 to $41.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Summary:

Under the direction of the site manager, this position is responsible for conducting preventative maintenance of wind turbines and/or photovoltaic power energy storage systems; and, under the supervision of an experienced technician, conducts troubleshooting and repairs. This position is expected to work safely under all circumstances and to seek guidance for any work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to perform safely.

Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend mandatory five (5) week training and certification course at the start of their employment. The exact duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.

This position is onsite in Cabery, IL.

Responsibilities:

+ Under the supervision of an experienced technician, performs troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades/ revisions to a broad range of equipment in the renewable industry. + Properly completes Job Safety Assessments, applies LOTOs by following LOTO plans & procedures, identifies & reports all safety hazards on jobsite and suggest improvements, and attends safety meetings. + Participates in the 24hr/weekly “On Call” rotation & work outside business hours when needed. + Attends safety and technical training required for this position.

Working Conditions:

100% of time is spent working in the renewable asset field. There is also marginal time spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment.

This position requires working on platforms or skids, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and the repetitive use of legs, arms, hands, and fingers. The employee will work eight (8) hours a day, forty (40) hours a week, and overtime and night shifts as required.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to:

Qualifications:

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Physical Requirements:

+ Be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and be able to reach with hands and arms. + Possess good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for working with small parts and tools. + Possess good vision and hearing to frequently detect potential hazards and communicate effectively with team members. + Be able to stand, crouch, walk, and work for extended periods of time. + Be able to operate company vehicles (field trucks) on site and on public roads and highways. + Regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. + Be able to work in an electrical-mechanical environment. + Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and structures to heights more than 91 meters (300 feet). + Able to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights. + Be comfortable with working in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, and rain. + Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

Special Conditions of Employment: Physical Weight Limit Restriction

Due to weight restrictions associated with life-saving fall-arrest equipment employees are required to wear

while working at heights, maximum employee weight must not exceed 285 lbs. Employee weight subject to

review at any time throughout the duration of employment and required annually at a minimum.