Wind Farm Technician: O&M & Troubleshooting

RWE; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC seeks a Wind Farm Technician Associate to support day-to-day operations and maintenance at one or more wind farms. You will safely execute scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems, and assist with turbine and Balance of Plant tasks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, with higher technical education preferred, a valid driver license, and a readiness to relocate within an hour of the site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate's degree in sciences or related field preferred
• Alternatively, 2- or 4-year college degree in a technical science like engineering, physics, power or related field
• Journeyman or master electrician license preferred
• Minimum 2 years in operations/maintenance in power generation, transmission or distribution
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Willing to relocate within 1 hour of site
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems
• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings
• Knowledge of energy isolation and LOTO procedures
• Familiarity with power electronics and motor drives
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Safety-focused and proactive in approaching tasks

Responsibilities

• Ensure all O&M activities are performed safely per site policies and procedures
• Assist in acceptance and performance testing after maintenance or outages
• Support turbine maintenance, including servicing, major component work and troubleshooting
• Assist with Balance of Plant procedures including substation/collection system maintenance
• Provide safety and backup support across RWE sites as needed
• Uphold company values and teamwork

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in sciences or related field

2- or 4-year technical degree in science/engineering

Electrical license (journeyman/master) preferred

Tools

Vestas V120

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC seeks a Wind Farm Technician Associate to support day-to-day operations and maintenance at one or more wind farms. You will safely execute scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems, and assist with turbine and Balance of Plant tasks.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, with higher technical education preferred, a valid driver license, and a readiness to relocate within an hour of the site.