Wind Farm O&M Technician - Field Operations & Safety

EthosEnergy Group; Forkston Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

EthosEnergy O&M is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician for the Mehoopany Wind Farm in Forkston, PA. This on-site role focuses on safe, reliable operation and maintenance of wind turbine and BOP equipment, with opportunities to contribute to efficiency improvements and contract compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of wind facility experience, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel, on occasion, within North America.
• Proven hands-on experience in testing, analyzing, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SCADA systems for monitoring and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities for interpreting data and generating actionable insights.
• Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site operations, maintenance, repair, and inspection of wind turbine systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues related to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in wind turbines.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to ensure continued optimal performance of wind turbines.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and procedures during onshore and offshore work activities.
• Collaborate with other technicians, engineers, and project managers to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
• Coordinate with site managers to ensure proper communication of progress reports and updates.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational processes through feedback, innovation, and efficiency improvements.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date with industry best practices.
• Understand long-term O&M contracts, ensuring contractual requirements are met on a daily basis.
• Assist plant owners with long-term operational and maintenance issues as they arise.
• Oversee contractor work quality and safety procedures on a regular basis.
• Operate the facility in accordance with standard industry practices and regulatory requirements, including local and remote operations of equipment ranging from 345kV to 24V.
• Execute maintenance activities to minimize downtime and revenue impact.
• Maintain access roads and perform snow removal as needed to ensure uninterrupted site access and O&M contract compliance.
• Expedite timely repairs of wind turbines, high/medium voltage equipment, meteorological towers, communication systems, substations, and other site assets.

Job description

EthosEnergy O&M is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Technician for the Mehoopany Wind Farm in Forkston, PA. This on-site role focuses on safe, reliable operation and maintenance of wind turbine and BOP equipment, with opportunities to contribute to efficiency improvements and contract compliance.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of wind facility experience, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills, and a proactive safety mindset.