Drivetrain Technician [Remote]

EDF Renewables; Bay City (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of renewable energy solutions is seeking an Advanced Drivetrain Technician in Bay City, Texas. The role involves assisting with Major Component Repair services and requires mechanical and electrical aptitude. Offering competitive pay and excellent benefits, this is a limited term position with the intention to convert to permanent after good performance.

Benefits

Competitive bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Rewarding 401k matching

Paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of wind energy or industrial maintenance experience required.
• Ability to comply with safety and quality policies.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Major Component Repair specialized services.
• Support Drivetrain Specialist with crane operations.
• Travel to other sites for supporting MCR work.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Ability to work at heights

Hands-on training capabilities

Basic MS Word and PowerPoint

Schematic reading

Comfortable in extreme conditions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced Wind Technician safety training

Job description

Scope of Position

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.

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 $28.08 to $46.83 per hour. The target range for this position is $30.00 to $37.50 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Scope of Job

This level is intended to perform as an assistant to a Drivetrain Specialist. The Advanced Drivetrain Technician, under specific direction from the Drivetrain Specialist, provides Major Component Repair (“MCR”) services at renewable energy projects, including but not limited to inspections, preventative maintenance, and corrective repairs, as needed. The Advanced Drivetrain Technician will be expected to travel for extended periods of time working on EDFps projects as needed.

This is a limited term position with a 90-day term. The intention is to convert to a permanent position after 90 days with good performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with MCR specialized services
• Assist Drivetrain Specialist with crane calling and rigging procedures & qualifications.
• Work independently from time to time while performing all aspects of large correctives repairs and removal and replacement of major components.
• Oversee the safe operation of EDFps and contractor employees during the removal & replacement (“R&R”) of major components, and large corrective in-situ repairs of renewable energy assets.
• Assist with projects requiring special skills, by acquiring and maintaining skills in certain areas:
• R&R of major components.
• In-situ repair of major components.
• Development of tooling and fixtures to perform large correctives repairs.
• Travel to other sites to support MCR work as needed.
• Assist with Developing, writing, and training work procedures and control instructions for heavy lift operations with the assistance of Technical Writer.

Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement

• Assist Drivetrain Specialist with quality control during the removal & replacement (R&R) of major components and large corrective in-situ repairs.
• Provide high quality workmanship with the goal of increasing safety, performance, and efficiency.

Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

80% of the time is in the field with the other 15% doing scheduled training, paperwork, and meetings. An undefined amount of the field work will be performed at EDFps contracted locations which will require travel. Traveling work rotations are generally 5 weeks followed by one week at home. This position must be capable of working independently but generally works with other MCR technicians.

This role will be provided a company vehicle for official company use only (service truck) during their assigned shift in which they carry the required tools to perform repairs and/or maintenance. This position may work in extreme weather conditions and abnormal working hours, including nights from time to time.

Fiscal Responsibilities

The employee must work within the budget constraints as authorized by the Executive Team, while successfully following all policies and procedures related to employees’ fiscal responsibilities in doing the day-to-day job.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Advanced Wind Technician experience or minimum 1 year wind energy/ industrial maintenance experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of applicable safety and technical training program for Advanced Wind Technician

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Ability to comply with EDFps’ Safety & Quality policies
• Basic functional knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and comprehend schematic drawings
• Comfort working at heights and climbing towers
• Ability to provide hands-on training to other technicians
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
• Mechanical, electrical, and controls aptitude
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for operating company vehicles on site and public roads.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and use his/her hands. The position will require travel, so the employee in this position must be able to successfully accommodate air and ground travel.

EDF Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, or veteran status.