Wind Technician (HREC)

DTE Energy; Bad Axe (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

DTE Energy is seeking a Wind Technician to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines and related equipment. You will inspect, operate, and repair turbine systems, document issues, and ensure adherence to safety procedures, including LOTO.

This role requires climbing towers and working outdoors in varied weather, with potential travel between sites. Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED with wind experience or an associated Wind Certificate/degree.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with three years of relevant wind experience; OR
• Associate degree in a relevant field or Wind Certificate, inclusive of one year of relevant wind experience

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, operations and maintenance of wind turbine equipment.
• Identifies and recognizes when equipment is outside of normal operating limits.
• Maintains records of work performed and ensures precise measurements and adherence to safety procedures.
• Follows safety procedures to isolate hazardous energy sources (LOTO), etc.
• Communicates with coworkers to ensure safe and effective duties.
• Assists with warranty claim investigation and management.
• Responds to call-outs as specified.
• Completes internal training and certifications within designated time frames.
• Assists with developing and revising maintenance procedures.
• Maintains housekeeping standards and duties.
• Supports routine Preventive and Predictive Maintenance on turbine systems.
• Supports Corrective Maintenance when trained or supervised.

Skills

Climb turbines

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical awareness

Willing to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wind Certificate/Associate degree

Tools

GE Toolbox

Wind SCADA

Maximo CMMS

Rigging

Job description

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Wind Technician Climbing and Lifting Assessment

Performs preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on wind turbines and related equipment, including inspections, operations, and repairs. Handles inspections, operations, and repairs, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment. Documents adverse turbine conditions and malfunctions and ensures adherence of health and safety procedures. Span of control: 0; individual contributor.

Key Accountabilities

• Performs inspections, operations and maintenance of wind turbine equipment
• Identifies and recognizes when equipment and/or machinery is outside of normal operating limits
• Maintains records of work performed and ensures precise measurements, a strict order of operations, and all safety procedures are completed
• Follows company safety procedures to ensure all hazardous energy sources are isolated prior to performing work on equipment (e.g., lockout-tagout (LOTO), etc.)
• Uses proper communication with coworkers to ensure duties are performed safely and effectively
• Assists with warranty claim investigation and management
• Responds to call-outs in accordance with pre-specified criteria
• Basic understanding of equipment codes relative to the malfunctions to assist with resolution
• Completes all internal requisite training/certification within designated time frames
• Assists with development and revising operations and maintenance related procedures
• Performs and maintains housekeeping standards and duties
• Supports routine Preventive and Predictive Maintenance on all turbine systems
• Supports Corrective Maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained or supervised

Qualifications

This is a dual-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied

Through One Of The Following Two Options

• High School diploma or GED with three years of relevant wind experience; OR
• Associate degree in a relevant field or Wind Certificate, inclusive of one year of relevant wind experience

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with AC & DC electrical systems
• Experience with rigging, rotating equipment, shaft alignment, torqueing, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings
• Basic knowledge of wind turbine software systems and CMMS systems (ie. GE Toolbox and Wind SCADA, Maximo)
• Ability to maintain and assist with repair of all mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems of a

turbine

• Ability to climb heights with tools and equipment, including turbine/tower ladders that may

exceed 260 feet

• Ability to lift items including heavy equipment, parts, and tools that may weigh more than 50

pounds

• Ability to identify problems when a turbine performs abnormally
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to travel to other locations
• Has valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Working Conditions

• In order to properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to climb, stand or walk and sit. Frequently, the employee is required to balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or occasionally, crawl. It is crucial to the outcome of job tasks that the employee is able to: talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and constantly reach with hands and arms.
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee works both in a utility plant environment and outdoors. In the course of working at the plant site, the employee will be exposed to outside weather conditions, including hot/cold, wet and/or humid conditions, works near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery.

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At DTE Energy, we are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and a sense of belonging. We seek individuals with a heart for service, a passion to help our communities prosper, and ideas to help shape the future of energy. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, citizenship, height, weight, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal and/or state laws.