Wind Farm Technician, Associate

LocationBig Springs, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

The Wind Farm Technician 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 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:

Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with 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 drives, 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


Job Requirements and Experiences:

At least 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution
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; current journeyman or master electrician license
High School Diploma or equvilant, associate degree in sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
Unrestricted driver license in good standing
Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site
Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
Previous experience on the GE 2.X platform preferred


Physical Requirements:

Must be able to sit, walk or stand for long duration of time
Must be able to climb wind towers daily. 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 fifty (50) pounds from a thirty-five inch platform to the floor
Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for up to fifteen (15) feet
Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds from ground to brow height
Must be able to lift and transfer up to fifty (50) pounds to a thirty-five (35) inch platform
Must be able to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds with one hand up to fifteen (15) feet
Must be able to crouch, kneel, or ½ kneel for up to five (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, and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines
Must be able to military, belly, or back crawl up to fifteen (15) feet to access the nose cone area of wind turbines
Must be able to step or climb up onto platform at a height of thirty-five (35) inches, with or without support

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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Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment .

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.

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