Area Technical Specialist [Remote-Travel]
Scope of Job
This position, under the direction of the Regional Manager and/or Site Manager, performs all duties of a Senior Technician. In addition, the Area Technical Specialist assists field technicians with repair problems and guides field technicians through specialized tasks associated with renewable energy assets.
Responsibilities
- Required to travel to EDF projects for support.
- Assist and train field crews in troubleshooting and repairs.
- Assist and train crews with crane calling and rigging procedures.
- Take a lead role in projects requiring special skills, by acquiring and maintaining skills in certain areas:
- R&R of major components.
- In-situ repair of major components.
- Composite repair.
- Communication system repairs.
- Specifically trained high voltage switching tasks.
- BOP maintenance tasks.
- Develop, write, and train procedures and control instructions with the assistance of PDS Specialists.
- Research parts and specialty tools.
- Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
- All other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Three to five years of technical experience in the renewable energy industry.
- Ability to comply with EDF Renewable Energy’s Safety & Quality (QC) policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Good oral and written communication skills, including basic functional knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to read & comprehend schematic drawings.
- Ability to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers of various heights.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with and provide hands-on training to other technicians.
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind, etc.
- Mechanical, electrical, and controls aptitude as expressed by prior performance of some of the responsibilities described above.
- Able to provide proof of a current driver’s license and clean driving record, in order to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways.
Physical Demands
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee is regularly required to: Stand, climb, use hands & fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
- The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Able to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights.
- Able to work in an industrial environment.
Benefits & Perks
EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:
- Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
- Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.
- Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
- Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
- Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.
Salary Range: The full pay range for this role is $32.17 - $53.56/Hr., and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $40.00 to $45.00/Hr . We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.