Wind Farm Technician Associate

RWE; Big Springs (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE in Big Springs, Texas is looking for a Wind Farm Technician Associate to support the operations and maintenance of wind farms. The role emphasizes safe execution of maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and preferably an Associate's degree in a relevant field. Candidates may also possess a journeyman or master electrician license. Join RWE to contribute to successful wind energy operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's degree in sciences or related field preferred.
• Current journeyman or master electrician license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations are performed safely and consistently.
• Conduct acceptance and performance tests after maintenance.
• Assist with turbine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Adhere to company values and behaviors.

Skills

Safe execution of maintenance activities

Technical guidance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in sciences

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

Wind Farm Technician Associate

As a Wind Farm Technician Associate, you will support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to ensure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission. This role is responsible for safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks, and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure that all operations and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site
• Assist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages
• Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
• Assist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
• Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
• Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors

Job Requirements and Experiences

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in sciences or a related field from an accredited school preferred
• Alternatively, 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or on-line) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar
• Current journeyman or master electrician license preferred