High Voltage (HV) Electrical Wind Technician

NAES

7d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The High-Voltage Electrical Technician at the Goodnight Wind Farm ensures the safe and reliable operation of medium- and high-voltage systems up to 345 kV, including switchyard, substation, and Balance of Plant (BOP) assets. The role performs high-voltage switching; executes preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance; and conducts testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of transformers, switchgear, protective relays, DC systems, control circuits, and turbine auxiliary and mechanical components. This position supports outages and emergency response activities while utilizing advanced diagnostic tools to maintain safe operations and dependable renewable energy production.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical training program, or certification in electrical technology, wind energy electrical systems, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent industry or military electrical experience will be considered.
Previous experience as a Journeyman Electrician, substation technician, wind turbine technician, or relevant military background, preferably in power generation, utility-scale renewable energy, or heavy industrial settings.
Extensive hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems up to 345 kV, including HV switching, installation, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of switchyard, transformer, motors, generators, switchgear, turbine auxiliary circuits, and other BOP equipment.
Experience performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs on wind turbine mechanical systems, including rotor, gearbox, pitch, yaw, braking, and hydraulic components.
Skilled in commissioning, calibrating, and testing sensors, transmitters, control devices, and advanced electrical circuits, using specialized diagnostic tools such as meggers, insulation testers, and other testing equipment.
Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical safety practices, including isolating high-voltage systems, working at heights with fall-protection equipment.
Proficient in documenting maintenance activities, equipment status, and performance data in CMMS, as well as using personal computers for communication and analysis related to plant operations.
Ability to understand and follow site-specific procedures, maintain organized records, and work effectively outdoors at utility-scale wind farms under varying weather and operational conditions.
Must possess a valid, unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Responsibilities

Perform high-voltage switching, energizing and de-energizing circuits, and troubleshooting of BOP electrical systems, including switchyard equipment, transformers, and turbine auxiliary circuits, to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Design, install, inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain high-voltage electrical circuits, motors, transformers, switchgear, and Balance of Plant (BOP) systems supporting wind farm operations.
Test and inspect high-voltage apparatus such as current and potential transformers, insulators, disconnects, solenoids, and protective relays using specialized tools such as meggers and insulation testers.
Calibrate and commission sensors, transmitters, and control devices (temperature, pressure, level) that monitor wind farm electrical and auxiliary systems, including substations and transformers.
Execute corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment rated up to 345 kV, including switchyard and substation assets.
Maintain and troubleshoot DC emergency battery backup systems for turbine auxiliary and substation systems, including batteries, chargers, buses, disconnect switches, and locating DC grounds.
Diagnose and repair control circuits and interlocks for auxiliary systems, including turbine start/stop, load shedding, grounding, and safety trip systems.
Perform QA/QC inspections on wind turbine mechanical systems, including rotor, gearbox, pitch, yaw, braking, and hydraulic components, to ensure safe and reliable turbine operation.
Safely climb turbines and access nacelles, elevated platforms, and towers to perform inspections at varying heights using fall-protection equipment.
Utilize condition-monitoring tools and diagnostic techniques to detect and address mechanical and electrical issues, supporting preventive maintenance, outage activities, and overall wind farm reliability.
Support planned outages by performing inspections, testing, repairs, and system restoration activities on high-voltage, BOP, and turbine equipment.
Provide guidance and training to plant personnel on electrical and mechanical safety practices, including isolating and locking out electrical systems in accordance with industry and manufacturer standards, to ensure safe and reliable wind farm operations.
Follow all site safety procedures and comply with environmental permits, ensuring safe and reliable wind farm operations.
Document maintenance activities, equipment status, and performance data, and prepare accurate sketches and diagrams to support installation, commissioning, and operations, ensuring accurate records for safe and reliable wind farm performance.
Respond promptly to emergency situations, regardless of time or shift, to restore electrical system functionality and maintain reliable energy production.
Communicate equipment conditions, operational issues, and recommendations for improvement to supervisors and team members.
Perform additional duties as assigned to ensure uninterrupted wind farm operations.