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Reporting to the Wind Site Manager, the Wind Technician is responsible for assisting in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electric component maintenance. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable wind turbine operation.
Job Responsibility:
Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment
Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance
Documents all work performed, parts used and time spent using computer based service reporting procedures
Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems
Operate and maintain a service vehicle
Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized
Work a flexible on call schedule when needed
Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Site Lead and Site Manager with minimal supervision
Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch, variable speed wind turbines
Assist in the training and development of lower-level operation and maintenance personnel
Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement to correct malfunctions
Read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
Use electrical test equipment to assist in troubleshooting and testing
Lead maintenance and troubleshooting crews as necessary
Safely perform LOTO and mentor lower-level technicians in LOTO
Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required
Requirements:
A high school diploma or GED required or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet
Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record
Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge
Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires
Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments
Able to travel as required
Knowledge of and the ability to use various hand tools
Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision
Able to create, edit or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents
Able to meet the requirements of Clearway Energy Group’s Qualified Electrical Worker program
For Level II: An Associate’s degree (electrical or technical) and six months turbine experience, or a high school diploma/GED and one-year wind turbine experience
Have an in depth understanding of the different components of the wind turbine including the electrical pitch system, computerized control system, and the power conversion unit
Possess the skills to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs
For Level III: An Associate’s degree (electrical or technical) and two years turbine experience, or a high school diploma/GED and three-year wind turbine experience
Nice to have:
Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred