Wind Farm Technician II

RWE; Raymondville (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Wind Farm Technician II to support operations and maintenance at one or more wind farms. You will perform safety-conscious scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems, and keep records using the digital maintenance system.

The role requires a high school diploma, 4+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to travel and relocate within an hour of the site.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate's degree in sciences or related field preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of operations/maintenance experience in power generation or related field.
• Alternate options include a 2- or 4-year degree in engineering, physics, power, or related disciplines or relevant licenses/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform safe operation and maintenance activities for wind farm site.
• Assist in tests and commissioning after maintenance or outages.
• Support turbine maintenance including services and major component work.
• Assist with Balance of Plant maintenance (substations, collection systems).
• Adhere to company values and demonstrate teamwork.

Skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Electrical systems

Mechanical repair

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in sciences or related field

Wind Tech Certificate or Journeyman/Master Electrician license (preferred)

Tools

Maintenance management system

Microsoft Office

Hand and power tools

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

As the Wind Farm Technician II you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with 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:

• Assure that all operation 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
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Job Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution
• 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
• License or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman, Current Master Elecrician License, and Wind Tech Certificate
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Wind turbine experience preferred (Vestas, GE, Acciona, Nordex)
• Military experience in a technical field (electrical, electronics or mechanical)
• Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Intermediate PC/Laptop skills
• Ability to create, save, manipulate text & formats in documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilize Teams for meetings
• Ability to prepare & present technical presentations with assistance
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to independently perform troubleshooting and repairs of electromechanical systems
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
• Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
• Intermediate understanding of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
• Intermediate knowledge of power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters
• Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
• Ability to fill out JHA/LOTO/Tailboard forms without assistance
• Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
• Wind Farm site location including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.)
• Work will occur within an office, warehouse, in turbines and outdoors

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
• Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis. During this task, employee must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
• Must be able to balance to: (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers, and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

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.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.