Wind Farm Technician Associate

LocationBig Springs, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Wind Farm Technician Associate

Location(s):

Big Springs, TX, US, n/a

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

As Wind Farm Technician Associate 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 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution required, with at least 1 year of experience in wind turbine experience
(Vestas, GE, Acciona, Nordex) 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 standard work instructions
Ability to perform basic rigging & signaling
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Intermediate PC/Laptop skills
Ability to create & save documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilize Teams for meetings
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 perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of electromechanical systems
Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
Intermediate understanding of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
Knowledge of 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
Knowledge of JHA/LOTO/Tailboard forms
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


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:
+ (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.
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
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
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

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

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90095. 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 without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected 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.

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