Wind Turbine Technician — $5k Sign-On, Overtime Eligible

GP Solution; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous performance-based bonuses 12%

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking a Plant Technician I - Power to operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure at on-site locations. You will read schematics, troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and perform preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.

Expect travel and overtime as needed, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and competitive benefits. The role requires a technical certificate or wind training, heavy equipment knowledge, and the ability to lift

Qualifications

• One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (voltage testers, ampm clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, and various hand and power tools).
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
• Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative and positive attitude.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
• Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.
• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Perform various retrofits and design modifications.
• Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found.
• If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.

Skills

Climb towers

Teamwork

Problem solving

Electrical safety

Education

Technical certificate / wind training

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Voltage testers

Amp clamps

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Infrared testers

Hydraulic torque equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Avangrid Power is seeking a Plant Technician I - Power to operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure at on-site locations. You will read schematics, troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and perform preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.

Expect travel and overtime as needed, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and competitive benefits. The role requires a technical certificate or wind training, heavy equipment knowledge, and the ability to lift