Wind Technician III

About the role

The AES Corporation is seeking a regular full-time management position in the Wind Facility located in Palm Springs, CA. This role reports directly to the wind facility's AES team lead.

Responsibilities

• Set the example and encourage a safe, environmentally conscious, and professional work culture.
• Perform regular wind turbine technician duties as needed on site conditions.
• Act as the wind turbine systems subject matter expert while supporting other field technicians.
• Evaluate the technical skills of other technicians to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with Performance Engineers to identify potential faults and failures proactively.
• Evaluate work standard operating procedures to find opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely and detailed documentation of work activities within the CMMS.
• Collaborate with various departments, contractors, and vendors on work planning and scheduling.
• Research and provide specifications of turbine parts and tooling for the purchasing department.
• Assist in technical training and skills evaluation of technicians.
• Collaborate with AES Values to complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines and substations.
• Support the BOP O&M manager in maintaining facility compliance with all regulatory entities including OSHA, NERC, and any regional regulatory body.
• Perform minor equipment repairs (substation, collection, and transmission) and document work performed.
• Perform facility inspections (substation, collection, and transmission) on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual intervals or as appropriate. Document inspection results.

Requirements

• Advanced technical education or training with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in plant maintenance, operations, or any other technical field; or a high school diploma with a minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in maintenance/operations.
• Experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP).
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adjust to constantly emerging work priorities and schedules.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make sound judgement decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to understand and read and comprehend electrical/mechanical drawings and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with individuals.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SCADA systems, cloud computing, etc.
• Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and be able to speak English.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain a valid TWIC card for CIP access.
• Ability and willingness to work at elevated spaces and climb multiple tower ladders every day; lift a minimum of 50 pounds as required by maintenance activities; operate hand and power tools and work in all weather conditions.

Desired Skills, Expertise, and Competencies

• Advanced technical education or training with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in plant maintenance, operations, or any other technical field; or a high school diploma with a minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in maintenance/operations.
• Experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP).
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good planning, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adjust to constantly emerging work priorities and schedules.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make sound judgement decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to understand and read and comprehend electrical/mechanical drawings and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with individuals.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SCADA systems, cloud computing, etc.
• Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and be able to speak English.
• Willingness to obtain/maintain a valid TWIC card for CIP access.
• Ability and willingness to work at elevated spaces and climb multiple tower ladders every day; lift a minimum of 50 pounds as required by maintenance activities; operate hand and power tools and work in all weather conditions.

Education

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced technical education or training.
• Moderate/High voltage education or training.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to hazards associated with power generation with employer safety controls provided to mitigate those hazards in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Must work in; Temperatures below 32° F to over 100° F, in wind speeds above 45 mph, along with dusty environments.
• Occasional travel outside service area to support other AES Clean Energy activities.
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Must wear a variety of personal protective equipment as directed by standards and regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility.
• Paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave).

Pay

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $40.50 and $48.66 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

The scheduled work week during summer months is 5am – 1:30pm, Monday – Friday. The scheduled work week during winter months is 6am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday. Revolving weekend on-call shifts are required. The work hours may vary if travel to a different location is needed.