Wind Turbine Technician — Growth, Benefits & Training

Iberdrola; Iowa; Sur place; USD 40 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits

Bonuses & PTO

401(k) match

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development

Résumé du poste

PPM Technical Services, Inc. supports Avangrid Power in recruiting a Wind Turbine Technician to operate and maintain wind turbine equipment at a Kensett, IA site.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety programs. Travel and overtime may be required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and problem solving.

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. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools).
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.
• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice. About 10-15% travel may be required.
• Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

Description du poste

PPM Technical Services, Inc. supports Avangrid Power in recruiting a Wind Turbine Technician to operate and maintain wind turbine equipment at a Kensett, IA site.

The role involves troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety programs. Travel and overtime may be required, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and problem solving.