Wind Specialist (Acciona) - Oklahoma City, OK

Enel North America; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,148; Full time

Job summary

Enel North America is seeking a Wind Specialist in Oklahoma City to lead the condition monitoring program focusing on vibration measurement, SCADA data analysis, and performance reviews. Candidates should have strong technical skills and at least an associate's degree with significant experience in wind turbine operations.

The role requires up to 40% travel and offers a salary range of $83,000 to $105,148 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Associates degree plus 7+ years of experience with wind turbines design, manufacturing, maintenance or operation.
• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge on vibration measurement and analysis on drive trains.
• Experience with SCADA data analysis.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the condition monitoring program in EGPNA.
• Perform SCADA data mining and diagnosis.
• Lead wind turbine generation performance review.
• Perform maintenance quality audits.
• Evaluate improvement options from OEMs or ISPs.

Skills

Vibration measurement and analysis

SCADA data analysis

Communication skills

Technical documentation writing

Education

Associates degree plus 7+ years experience

B.Sc. or Engineering degree plus 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Description And Requirements

Job Title: Wind Specialist

Within the O&M Technical Support team, the Wind Specialist will lead the condition monitoring program in EGPNA from setting predictive processes and tools, collecting information, reviewing results, making inspection/repair recommendations and reviewing work performed by OEMs or ISPs.

Our Challenges

Lead the condition monitoring program in EGPNA (vibration, oil and grease analysis, borescopes, blades) from collecting information, reviewing results, making inspection/ repair recommendations and reviewing work performed by OEMs or ISPs. Strong focus on drive train vibration measurement, analysis and proactive problem detection.

Our Team

The Wind Specialist will report to the Technical Support Manager.

Some examples of your activity

• Perform SCADA data mining and diagnosis for performance control and proactive problem solving.
• Lead wind turbine generation performance review and troubleshooting efforts to ensure EGPNA performance goals are met.
• Perform maintenance quality audits to the different EGPNA wind assets.
• Evaluate improvement options from OEMs or ISPs.
• Monitor the implementation of new procedures, retrofits, execution of preventative maintenance, etc.
• Support and guide Site Supervisors with WTG or BOP equipment troubleshooting. Be proficient at Root Cause Analyses to accurately determine equipment failure and the reason for failures when they occur.

What will you learn?

• Review components inspection reports and recommendations from third parties and ensure actions are taken based on that information.
• Support O&M actively during construction phase, hand-over to O&M and the wind farm warranty period.
• Lead/ perform End of Warranty inspections. Build EoW reports to submit to OEM prior to the end of the warranty periods.
• Analysis and monitoring of alarms, faults and incidences across the EGPNA wind fleet.
• Provide technical leadership to the O&M organization.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
• Write Technical Specifications on necessary parts and/ or services

Who are we looking for?

• Associates degree plus 7+ years of related experience with wind turbines design, manufacturing, maintenance or operation (or)
• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree plus minimum of 3 years related experience with wind turbine design, manufacturing, maintenance or operation.
• Strong knowledge on vibration measurement and analysis on drive trains.
• Experience with SCADA data analysis.
• Good written and verbal communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Strong computer skills with experience on the MS suite including Word, Excel and MS Project.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong initiative and drive for high achievement and continuous improvement.
• Able to interpret and write technical documentation.
• 40 % travel required (domestic and international).

What Enel North America Offers You

The hiring range for this position is $83,000-105,148 a year. For remote positions, this is based on a national average base pay for this role. For positions in California this range will be specific to the location in California. The actual range may vary based on the geographic location of the chosen candidate. For all positions, the base pay actually offered will take into account various factors, including internal equity and job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package.