Field Troubleshooting Technician - Wind

About the Company

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large-scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

About the Role

As a Field Troubleshooting Technician - Wind, you will support the Wind operating fleet in all aspects of operations but have a primary focus on in-field troubleshooting and return-to-service efforts. In this role, you will partner with site teams to return turbines to service while training newer technicians on troubleshooting practices. This position requires 100% travel in 4-week intervals, followed by 1 week off.

Responsibilities

• Travel within the US fleet to support Invenergy-owned and third-party contracted sites on various scopes of work, including advanced troubleshooting, pilot program initiatives, de-rated turbines, and complex repairs.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, and/or processes.
• Assist with managing deliverables and contractual obligations while interfacing with internal/external parties.
• Prepare and implement operating procedures that comply with company, customer, and industry standards, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Support High Voltage switching, as needed.
• Identify, document, and communicate opportunities for operational and quality improvements.
• Obtain, compile, and analyze information to properly identify the course of action for proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise while working with minimal oversight.
• Lead, assist, and work alongside technicians in all aspects of their required job duties pertaining to operational and contractual obligations at each site.
• Perform on-the-job (OJT) training functions with site technicians.
• Evaluate and supervise contractor scope and repair work as it pertains to returning equipment to operation.
• Perform QA/QC inspections at all locations across the fleet and provide feedback on best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Efficiently manage personal travel arrangements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of wind turbine experience with proven troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• GE wind turbine experience.
• Knowledge of CMMS (EAM).
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Proficiency with equipment software, including GE Toolbox ST, GE Webpages, SCADA, Visu-pro, and CMS systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Pay

Base Pay: $35.23 - $52.97 USD hourly. Bonus: 0% - 10% based on individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k and profit sharing.
• Paid time off.

Schedule

Rotational position requiring 100% travel in 4-week intervals, followed by 1 week off.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.