Wind Farm Technician II

Wind Farm Technician IILocation(s):Woodsboro, TX, US, 78393RWE Clean Energy, LLCTo start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Operations & MaintenanceRemuneration: Non-ExemptAs the Wind Farm Technician II you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with Operations mission. This role is responsible for safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks, and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.Role Responsibilities:Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm siteAssist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outagesPerform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessaryAssist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshootingAssist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenanceAdherence to the company's values and behaviorsOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the managerJob Requirements and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferredMinimum 4 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distributionAlternatively 2 year or 4 year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or on-line) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similarLicense or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman, Current Master Elecrician License, and Wind Tech CertificateUnrestricted driver license in good standingWind turbine experience preferred (Vestas, GE, Acciona, Nordex)Military experience in a technical field (electrical, electronics or mechanical)Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of siteKnowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power toolsKnowledge of environmental and safety policies and proceduresAbility to work within tight deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assignedIntermediate PC/Laptop skillsAbility to create, save, manipulate text & formats in documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilize Teams for meetingsAbility to prepare & present technical presentations with assistanceAbility to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a teamMotivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilitiesAbility to independently perform troubleshooting and repairs of electromechanical systemsAbility to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawingsIdentify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protectionIntermediate understanding of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motorIntermediate knowledge of power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC convertersKnowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desiredAbility to fill out JHA/LOTO/Tailboard forms without assistanceInitiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available informationWind Farm site location including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.)Work will occur within an office, warehouse, in turbines and outdoorsPhysical Requirements:Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis. During this task, employee must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazardsMust be able to balance to: (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers, and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbinesAbility to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91362Any questions? Contact HR: We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

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