FIELD SERVICE TECH III

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.•Dwight, IL

3d•$58,240 - $72,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Wind Technician III is responsible for troubleshooting complex electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems to maintain wind turbine operation at EDPR NA’s wind-energy generation sites. Responsibilities also include active involvement in major correctives and major component repair and replacements in the safest manner possible and at the lowest overall cost.

Requirements

3+ years of college or technical school education, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
4 – 6 years of relevant experience in wind energy or a related industry
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to work around low- and medium-voltage equipment
Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed, and on short notice as needed due to on-call scheduling
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Strong ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics to develop work instructions for planned activities ensuring risks are identified and mitigated
Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision and support initiatives.
Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet-based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data.
Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power plant operations and maintenance, wind plant operations and turbines (including turbine power converters specifically), high voltage switching, and post-operational repair and maintenance of turbines preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure proper operation and maintenance of wind turbines and associated wind turbine equipment
Proactively look for improvement opportunities to appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through proper channels or implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol
Assist in Task Base Certification program development and implementation
Perform advanced level troubleshooting for component repair and replacements with proficient use of specialized tools and diagnostic processes
Effectively gather information regarding turbine performance/issues to diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions to complex issues
Demonstrate effective project leadership and delegation for major correctives, retrofits, and main component repair/replacements
Closely adhere to all safety standards and procedures and act as a safety role model by encouraging and recognizing others completing safe acts and intervening when unsafe acts are being practiced
Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the work environment
Implement effective risk mitigations and provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management
Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements
Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP
Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting
Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures
Assist teammates in accomplishing operational objectives as well as mentoring lower level technical staff
Perform additional duties as required