Wind Farm Technician II

Role Responsibilities

• Assure that all operation 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

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• A minimum of 4 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution is required
• A minimum of 2 year of experience in a substation is preferred
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to local wind sites
• Able to be on a rotating on-call schedule
• Unrestricted driver's license in good standing
• Able to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
• Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
• Promote safety for all at all times

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
• Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis. During this task, employees must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
• 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
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day