Wind Turbine Technician - Power

About the role

Avangrid Power is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician opening. The company will determine the technician level based on experience and education. The position is responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on a wind‑powered generation plant and leads in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
• Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.
• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Perform various retrofits and design modifications.
• Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found.
• If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk‑downs.
• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.
• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on‑call schedule.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice (about 10‑15% travel may be required).
• Perform duties around low, medium, and high