RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt
The Wind Farm Technician Associate 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 the Operations mission. This role is responsible for the 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.
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Previous experience on the Vestas V100 platform is preferred.
Role Responsibilities:
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with a solid foundation in theory of operation is required
- Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
- Safety- Promote safety for all at all times
- Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
- Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relays, hydraulic accumulators, linear transducers, and electrical motors
- Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
- Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
- 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:
- 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
- Alternatively 2 or 4-year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or online) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar; current journeyman or master electrician license
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, walk or stand for a long duration of time
- 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 have the ability to identify and distinguish colors
- Must be able to transfer 50 lbs from a 35 inch platform to the floor
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for up to 15 ft.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from ground to brow height
- Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 lbs to a 35 inch platform
- Must be able to lift and carry 25 lbs with one hand up to 15 ft.
- Must be able to crouch, kneel, or ½ kneel for up to 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
- (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines
- Must be able to military, belly, or back crawl up to 15 ft to access the nose cone area of wind turbines
- Must be able to step or climb up onto a platform at a height of 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
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran 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.