Wind Farm Technician Associate
Company: RWE Clean Energy, LLC
Location: Sebastian
Posted on: October 7, 2024
Job Description:
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. -Previous experience on the Vestas V110/V120 -platform is
preferred. -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
- Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for
protection
- Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relays, hydraulic
accumulators, linear transducers, and electrical motors
- Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, and 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 -Qualifications:
- 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
- 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 -pounds from a 35 inch platform to
the floor - -
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 -pounds for up to 15
-feet
- Must be able to lift up to 50 -pounds from ground to brow
height
- Must be able to lift and transfer up to -50 -pounds to a 35
-inch platform
- Must be able to lift and carry 25 -pounds with one hand up to
15 -feet
- Must be able to crouch, kneel, or - 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 -feet
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
- Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the
renewables space
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
- Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple
tasks and deliverables
- Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part
of a team
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong
problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and
effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of
backgrounds
- Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop,
and is coachable
- This position is based out of Lyford Texas.The average workday
is spent climbing and inspecting multiple turbines. Technicians use
computers to diagnose electrical malfunctions. Any problems they
notice during the examination are reported and scheduled for repair
- -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 88122 -We look forward to meeting you. Of
course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
and Xing, too.
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.
Keywords: RWE Clean Energy, LLC, Mission , Wind Farm Technician Associate, Engineering , Sebastian, Texas
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