Area Technical Specialist [On-Site]

EDF power solutions North America; Kulm (ND); On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Rewarding 401k

Job summary

EDF power solutions North America seeks a skilled Area Technical Specialist to split time between fieldwork and training duties. You will assist and train crews in troubleshooting, crane calling, and specialized repairs across wind, solar, storage, and transmission projects.

Travel to multiple sites is required and adherence to safety policies is essential. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, reading schematics, and ongoing skill development in extreme weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of technical experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Ability to read & comprehend schematic drawings.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work at heights and in extreme weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train field crews in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Lead projects requiring special skills and acquire/maintain specialized abilities.
• Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
• Perform R&R and in-situ repair of major components; maintain safety procedures.

Skills

Technical energy experience

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Manual dexterity

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

Scope of Position

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation. Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks

EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We Are Also Proud To Offer

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range

The full pay range for this role is $32.00 to $54.00 per hour, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $40.00 to $44.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job

Area Technical Specialists spend 85% of their time in the field with the other 15% doing scheduled training, paperwork, and meetings. An undefined amount of the field work will be done at other locations which will require traveling to other sites. The Area Technical Specialist must be capable of working alone but is generally working with and training other technicians. Area Technical Specialists may work in extreme weather conditions.

Required Training

Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend mandatory four (4) week training and certification course at the start of their employment. The exact duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.

• This position is onsite at our Merricourt Wind site located in Kulm, North Dakota.

Kulm, North Dakota is a rural city located between major towns such as: Jamestown, ND and Aberdeen, SD.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train field crews in troubleshooting and repairs.
• Assist and train crews with crane calling and rigging procedures.
• Take a lead role in projects requiring special skills, by acquiring and maintaining skills in certain areas:
• R&R of major components.
• In-situ repair of major components.
• Composite repair.
• Communication system repairs.
• Specifically trained high voltage switching tasks.
• BOP maintenance tasks.
• Develop, write, and train procedures and control instructions with the assistance of PDS Specialists.
• Research parts and specialty tools.
• Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.
• All other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of technical experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Ability to comply with EDF Renewable Energy’s Safety & Quality (QC) policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Good oral and written communication skills, including basic functional knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read & comprehend schematic drawings.
• Ability to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers of various heights.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with and provide hands‑on training to other technicians.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind, etc.
• Mechanical, electrical, and controls aptitude as expressed by prior performance of some of the responsibilities described above.
• Able to provide proof of a current driver’s license and clean driving record, in order to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways.

Physical Demands

• Stand, climb, use hands & fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights.
• Able to work in an industrial environment. This may have been achieved through formal training, previous work experience as an auto mechanic or the ability to demonstrate that an individual is mechanically inclined.
• Demonstrate good work habits, including but not limited to attendance, and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.

Physical Weight Limit Restriction

Due to weight restrictions associated with life‑saving fall‑arrest equipment employees are required to wear while working at heights, maximum employee weight must not exceed 285 lbs. Employee physical fitness for duty subject to review at any time throughout the duration of employment.