Lead Wind Technician (Sunzia South)

Pattern Energy; Capitan (NM); On-site; USD 52,348 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a qualified individual for a role focused on supporting operations at their facility in Capitan, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will assist in all facets of facility management, including technical support for wind generation systems and regulatory compliance. Applicants should have relevant experience in electrical or mechanical troubleshooting and a diploma in a technical field. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $38 to $47 per hour with additional benefits such as medical insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Experience with power delivery and wind applications.
• Ability to work under high workloads and stressful conditions.
• General understanding of NERC and CIP.

Responsibilities

• Support Facility Manager in operations and employee relations.
• Provide technical support for wind generation equipment.
• Manage safety programs and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Electrical or Mechanical troubleshooting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma degree in a technical or business-related field

Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship or Red Seal qualification

Job description

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the Facility Manager in all areas of Pattern operations, ensuring a positive working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and employee relations.
• Lead the use of maintenance documentation, reporting tools, and performance systems necessary for reporting and performance improvement.
• Provide hands‑on technical support and supervision for wind generation equipment, power delivery systems, and other facility civil work, building maintenance, and upkeep.
• Enable teammates to work safely and stop work as needed, supporting an injury‑free workplace culture by facilitating safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer‑to‑peer feedback, and the proper use of human performance tools.
• Manage site‑specific and corporate procedures, policies, training programs, safety programs, and related updates as required.
• Balance and support the facility's public relations and community relationships.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with all Federal, state, and local regulations and associated permits, ensuring obligations are met using the CMMS.

Required Work Experience

• Electrical or Mechanical troubleshooting experience with power delivery and wind applications.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.

Education

• Diploma degree in a technical or business‑related field, or equivalent.
• Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship or Red Seal qualification.

Additional Requirements

• Must reside within 60 miles of the facility’s O&M location.
• Must be able to climb turbine towers of 250 feet or more.
• Must be willing and able to work under high workloads, stressful conditions, physically demanding settings, variable hours, travel, climbing, harsh temperatures, extreme driving conditions, and 24/7 shifts.
• Must have a general understanding of NERC and CIP.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected starting pay range: $38.00‑$47.00 per hour (USD). The range is an estimate; actual pay may be above or below depending on factors such as location, work experience, certifications, and education. Compensation program includes a bonus structure for full‑time employees at all levels.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family‑care benefits, an employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, and a 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contributions. Employee referral bonus available.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.