Wind Farm Technician Associate

Role Responsibilities

Ensure that all operations 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 backup 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

Job Requirements and Experiences

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
  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
  Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution
  Vestas V120 experience preferred
  Unrestricted driver license in good standing
  Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site
  Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with 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 relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
  Familiarity with 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

Physical Requirements

• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations
  Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Benefits

• 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

Contact Information

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Any questions? Contact HR: rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com