Wind Technician I

Enel North America Inc.

Lincoln Center (KS)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO

Paid leave

Career growth

Professional development

Job summary

Enel North America Inc. is seeking a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician I to inspect, troubleshoot, install components, and perform planned maintenance on wind turbines and related equipment across US sites.

You will review manuals and schematics, document repairs, and support QA/QC efforts while following strict safety and HSEQ standards. The role requires climbing towers, working at heights, and willingness to travel up to 25% to other sites.

Qualifications

High school diploma plus 1+ year related experience or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to use electrical test equipment (DMM, megger, cal tools) and understand electrical theory.
Proficient with MS Office, SQL Server, facility management and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

Complete all scheduled maintenance for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment to maximize generation.
Install, test, maintain and troubleshoot minor components; assist with major components.
Perform current and voltage calculations as necessary.
Initiate reports and records for maintenance and repairs.
Complete LOTO, JSA's and job documentation for safe maintenance.
Support regional wind maintenance activities as needed.
Assist with QA/QC activities.
Coordinate with Technical Support for proactive repairs.
Comply with HSEQ policies (ISO9001/14001/18001).
Assist with inventory control; possible BOP activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Communication

Climb turbines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

DMM

Megger

Calibration tools

Crane & rigging tools

Job description

Description and Requirements

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions. As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top-five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term - one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity

This position will inspect, troubleshoot, install components and repair wind turbines and turbine internal and external components such as controllers. They review manuals and schematic diagrams to determine the tasks, tools, equipment and parts needed. A Technician I will typically be performing planned maintenances while assisting Technician II's and III's in troubleshooting efforts to return turbines to service.

What you will do

In this role, you will be responsible for/support the team in the following activities:

Complete all scheduled maintenance for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment in a timely manner to maximize generation
Install, test, maintain and troubleshoot minor components and assist with some major components
Perform current and voltage calculations as necessary
Initiate reports and records associated with maintenance and repairs.
Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSA's, and job specific documentation that is require to conduct maintenance and repairs in the safest manner possible
Will support regional Wind Maintenance activities as needed
Will assist with QA/QC activities
Work in conjunction with Technical Support for proactive repairs
Comply with all HSEQ policies and procedures (ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO18001)
Assist with inventory control as needed
At times may assist with BOP activities
Participate in on-the-job training and other training off site
Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe

What you will bring

High school completion and 1+ year's related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong attention to detail
Ability to use electrical test equipment such as, DMM, meggers and multi process calibration equipment
Must have knowledge in electrical theory and troubleshooting techniques
Comparing, copying, calculating, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, SQL Server software, facility management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment tools, and various hand and power tools) and with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance including working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements
Must show competency in working with low- and medium-voltage equipment
Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% of time to other operational sites within the US as needed
Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed including work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
While performing the duties of this job, employee will be exposed to reasonable hot/cold ambient weather conditions prevalent at any given time.
Ability to climb turbine towers 100+ meters in height approximately 5-15 times per week, or as needed
Comfortable working at heights of 300 feet or more in confined spaces and the ability to perform essential physical functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation; this includes working in scissor lifts, lifting 50 lbs. on a daily continuous basis sometimes overhead, meeting the weight requirement of safety gear, 280 lbs. or less., and working in PPE such as arc flash suits/facemasks and high voltage gloves for extended periods of time.
Other hazardous conditions include: exposure to energized electrical equipment and exposure to rotating equipment.
The work requires the candidate to pass a physical fitness exam and maintain a weight of 280 lbs. or less to accommodate the safety restrictions of our equipment.
Ability to work long hours in a wind turbine without the need to come down often
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
A clean driving record means in the last 3 years, no driving-related suspension, revocation or cancellation, no disqualifying offenses, no more than 2 moving violations and no reckless driving incidents.
In the last 5 years, no major driving offenses including DUI/DWI, refusal to test, leaving the scene, driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL, or at-fault fatal accident.

Why join us?

Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
Benefits are effective as of day one!
Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
Paid leave programs
The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
The opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.

An employee's eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and the Selection Process

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

The selection process includes an initial introductory interview with the Recruiting team, followed by an interview with the relevant business line. If your profile matches the requirements of the role, we will contact you to share all the details of the next steps.

Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam, and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.

We are looking for individuals who embody our values: trust, respect, innovation, proactivity, and flexibility.

Who we are

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

Enel North America:

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre- employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact EnelApplication@enel.com.

What Enel North America Offers You:

Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.

Benefits are effective as of day one!
Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
Paid leave programs
The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
The opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.