Wind Farm Technician Associate

RWE; Texas; Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

RWE Gruppe is seeking a Wind Farm Technician Associate in Wisconsin to support the operations and maintenance of wind farms. This full-time, permanent position requires a strong safety focus and involves scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and training within the team.

The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma, be experienced in electromechanical systems, and possess good communication skills. This role offers health benefits, 401(k) matching, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations or maintenance in power generation.
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing is required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic circuit drawings.

Responsabilités

• Ensure safe execution of operations and maintenance activities.
• Assist in performance tests on systems following maintenance.
• Participate in turbine maintenance and major component work.

Connaissances

Troubleshooting electromechanical systems

Communication skills

Safety promotion

Team collaboration

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in sciences or related field

Outils

Computer network communication protocol

Description du poste

RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

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, safety exercises, accountabilities of plant tools, equipment, vehicles, and technical guidance for the O&M team. Records of service activities are tracked and maintained through the digital maintenance management system, and help maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.

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 backup 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 online) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or a closely similar field.
• Current journeyman or master electrician license preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution.
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing.
• Willing to relocate within a 1‑hour drive of the site.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with a solid foundation in theory of operation is required.
• Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings.
• Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection.
• Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor.
• Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters.
• Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired.
• Ability to understand and communicate root causes.
• Good communication skills and value being part of a team.
• Safety – promote safety for all at all times.
• Initiative – able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to discipline with limited or available information.

Physical Requirements

• This position is an office‑based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short‑term incentives, in addition to salary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.