Lead Technician

NextGenEnergyJobs; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Lead Wind Technician to oversee day-to-day maintenance and operations at the Ocotillo wind site. You will supervise mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical work on turbines and substation equipment, ensure adherence to safety standards, and help sustain high availability and profitability.

The role requires climbing towers, troubleshooting complex systems, and mentoring junior technicians while documenting work in service reports.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree (electrical or technical) and 2+ years of turbine experience, or 5+ years of wind turbine experience.
• 1+ years of independent turbine troubleshooting experience.
• Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate colors.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Word/Excel documentation.
• Knowledge of wind turbine subsystems and OEM maintenance methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and substation activities for wind turbines to keep operations safe and profitable.
• Monitor safe work practices for wind plants and personnel.
• Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for QA.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on equipment.
• Perform maintenance and replacements per procedures and standards.
• Mentor and train lower-level operation and maintenance staff.
• Document all work, parts, and time using service reporting tools.
• Read electrical schematics and mentor others as needed.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and organized.
• Work a flexible schedule including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

MS Office

Word

Excel

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in electrical or technical

Wind turbine experience 5+ years

Job description

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Wind Site Manager, the Lead Technician will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Ocotillo wind site by participating in and monitoring the performance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance and substation activities for wind turbines. The primary objective of this position is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable wind turbine operations.
• Monitor, abide by, and enforce safe work practices as they relate to wind plants, wind plant personnel, wind turbine repairs, maintenance, and balance of plant activities.
• Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on Clearway-owned equipment.
• Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement, and ensure others do the same in accordance with proper procedures, guidance, and Clearway standards.
• Use proper tooling and equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities on Clearway-owned equipment.
• Support in all areas of site operations, including leading crews, as directed by the Site Manager and with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the training and development of lower-level operation and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure crews document all work performed, parts used, and time spent using computer-based service reporting procedures.
• Responsible for updating manuals, work instructions, and technical wind turbine data.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and mentor others as needed.
• Monitor site conditions, contractors, and Clearway personnel to maximize revenue and minimize downtime during repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure crews maintain all tools and equipment in good working order and well organized.
• Safely perform LOTO and mentor lower-level technicians in LOTO.
• Perform balance of plant, O&M facility, and switchyard maintenance, repairs, and inspection as required.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are properly maintained and serviced.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree (electrical or technical) and 2+ years of turbine experience, or 5+ years of wind turbine experience required.
• 1+ years of independent turbine troubleshooting experience and the ability to troubleshoot turbines without assistance are required.
• Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet.
• Comfortable standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between colored wires.
• Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
• Able to travel as required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain wind turbines at a high availability factor.
• Proficiency in MS Office and fluent in creating, editing, and modifying Word and Excel documents.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the different components of the wind turbine, including the pitch system, computerized control system, and the power conversion unit, as well as knowledge and understanding of OEM-approved mechanical maintenance methods and practices.
• Possess the skills to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs and guide and mentor others to do the same.