Wind Farm Technician Tech I

RWE AG; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wind Farm Technician I to enhance the operations and maintenance of wind farms. This role involves ensuring safety and maximizing availability by executing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and providing technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wind turbine maintenance and operations, alongside excellent problem-solving skills. Join a dedicated team that values safety and teamwork while contributing to the sustainable energy sector. If you are motivated and ready to take on challenges in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in operations and maintenance in power generation.
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures is essential.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Support operations and maintenance of wind farms to ensure safety.
• Conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Provide technical guidance to the O&M team.

Skills

Wind Turbine Maintenance

Electromechanical Systems Troubleshooting

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Basic Rigging & Signaling

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Abilities

Ability to Work Independently

Ability to Multi-task

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Sciences

Technical College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Digital Maintenance Management System

Hand and Power Tools

Job description

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

As Wind Farm Technician I, you will support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to ensure safety and to maximize availability in accordance with RWECE’s mission. This role is responsible for safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.

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 back up 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
• Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager
• Ability to follow standard work instructions
• Ability to perform basic rigging & signaling
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability 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
• Ability to create & save documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilize Teams for meetings
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of electromechanical systems
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
• Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
• Intermediate understanding of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
• Knowledge of 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
• Safety - Promote safety for all at all times
• Knowledge of JHA/LOTO/Tailboard forms
• Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• Alternatively 2 years 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
• A minimum of 6 years experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution is required, with at least 2 years of experience in wind turbine experience
• Wind turbine experience preferred (Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, GE, Acciona, Nordex)
• Military experience in a technical field (electrical, electronic or mechanical)
• License or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman, Current Master Electrician License, and Wind Tech Certificate
• Unrestricted driver's license in good standing
• Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs
• Must be able to climb wind towers daily. 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, and (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

Benefits offered: 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. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.