Field Service Engineer (Open to Remote)

Tribonet; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support a wind turbine fleet across the continental U.S. The role focuses on first-line field operations, troubleshooting, data collection, and reports to improve turbine availability from day one.

You will engage with operations teams, contribute to reliability initiatives, and travel up to 50% with potential cross-support to solar and storage projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly preferred, years of experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or field operations and maintenance.
• High school diploma minimally required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot turbine faults, failures, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support field operations and maintenance of wind turbines.
• Collect site data and generate reports on equipment failures.
• Develop and review maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
• Travel up to 50% to various Clearway sites.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on project development.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Tribology

Data collection

Communication

Project management

Field engineering

Safety procedures

Reading drawings

Education

BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

High school diploma

Job description

An educational platform on tribology — the science of friction, wear and lubrication

Who is it for

Engineers, researchers, students and industry professionals

The Field Service Engineer will support wind turbine fleet consisting of a diverse pool of original equipment manufacturers, nominal output capacity, and project lifecycle. Clearway fleet currently stands at more than 4GW and is located across various regions of the United States, with a robust new project pipeline of ~3GW targeted over the next three years. The primary responsibilities of this position will consist of first line support of field operations, support of various engineering projects, and field engineering investigations. Additionally, a portion of responsibilities will include support of construction to operations transition of new wind farms to ensure optimal turbine availability and performance beginning with day one.

The position is preferably based out of the Scottsdale, Arizona office.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work directly with wind farm operations teams to troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve equipment issues
• Collect data on site and contribute knowledge and insight that will drive engineering actions and projects
• Perform field investigations and generate reports on equipment failures
• Develop field inspection documentation and checklists
• Support various programs focused on wind fleet performance optimization
• Support operational activities for corrective and preventative maintenance of wind turbines
• Keep records, maintain documentation, and compile reports as required by company policy and procedures
• Support specialized field repairs and major component replacements
• Support development of maintenance procedures, work instructions, safety procedures including implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance practices for the fleet
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly technical reports on maintenance progress & major component failures
• Research of operational and repair methods to improve the generation and remaining useful life of wind turbines and their components
• Participate in continuous improvement process relating to fleet-wide initiatives
• Support root cause analyses (RCAs) of turbines, main components, and other high impact failures/faults
• Provide engineering support to field personnel, for corrective and preventative maintenance of turbines
• Make recommendations on equipment maintenance, equipment manufactures, and tooling based on objective observations
• Contribute to reviews of new technology to support new project development efforts
• Maintain company equipment to perform planned activities
• Participate as a team member promoting initiatives to improve component performance, quality, and functionality
• Occasional cross support to the Solar and Battery operations teams
• Adhere to appropriate company health, safety, environment, and quality processes for the business utilizing industry best practice
• Travel, including overnight on short notice (up to 50%)
• Other responsibilities as required on per project basis

What You’ll Bring

• Must be able to effectively communicate and work with site personnel as well as third party contractors
• Must possess excellent skills to troubleshoot turbine faults, failures, and recommend appropriate corrective action plans
• Must have an in-depth understanding of electrical (control and power) and mechanical systems
• Must have an in-depth understanding of electrical or hydraulic pitch system (both preferable)
• Must have experience with converter systems
• Must possess an excellent understanding of maintenance plans and protocols
• Must possess understanding of tribology and the basic knowledge of oil analytics
• Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both a technical audience and a non-technical audience
• Ability to interpret/follow/develop technical instruction in verbal, written, diagrammatic and schedule formats
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, technical manuals, and commissioning instructions
• Knowledge of proper use LOTO for energy isolation
• Ability to travel with a short-term notice to Clearway Energy sites throughout the continental U.S.
• Ability to climb wind turbines with or without a climb assist. Capable of working at heights of up to 390’
• May be required to work flexible work hours
• Support transition of new projects from construction to operations phase by becoming familiar with critical construction/assembly processes and commissioning instructions
• Support and review QA/QC and commissioning processes used on site during project development
• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly preferred. Will consider years’ experience in lieu of undergraduate degree. High school diploma minimally required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or field operations and maintenance, is required

What Would Be Nice

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly preferred
• 10 years of direct experience with multiple wind turbine platforms and 5+ years in field engineering role
• In depth level knowledge of various drivetrain system designs employed in wind turbines
• Experience developing reliability, maintenance optimization, and repair/upgrade options for wind turbines
• Demonstrated experience in failure investigations of major components such as main bearings, gearboxes, generators
• Experience developing requirements and selection processes for approved 3 rd party major component service providers
• Experience with setup and design of experiment for in field measurements
• Experience with analytical processing of turbine data
• Experience following and developing reliability programs

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.)

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$124,000—$184,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., we own and manage more than 9.6 gigawatts of renewable and conventional energy assets across the country. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new renewable energy projects for the future, Clearway’s 7 gigawatts of operating wind, solar, and energy storage assets offset the equivalent of more than 9 million metric tons of carbon emissions for our customers today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Carlsbad, Calif.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Houston; and Princeton, N.J. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

At Clearway, we create a community that isn’t about being the same – it’s about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway’s team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, Carlsbad, Scottsdale, Houston, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website (https://benefitsatclearway.com/) .