Operations & Maintenance Technician III

Terra-Gen Operating Company LLC•Big Spring, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a wind power plant and its associated equipment, following applicable procedures, guidelines, and operating directives. Perform multi-skilled operations and maintenance duties, including routine operational work and basic mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation tasks. Complete required training within the designated timeframe, and train and guide less experienced personnel in wind turbine maintenance. The role works under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or O&M Wind Technician, Sr. for site activities, including turbine startups, shutdowns, and maintenance. The position may require travel and work on holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed. The work involves routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems; monitoring operating conditions; maintaining logs and reports; and keeping the shop, tools, grounds, and company vehicle clean and safe. Upon certification, the employee operates heavy equipment and electrical test equipment. The role requires climbing wind turbine towers and working at heights with required safety equipment, as well as exposure to electrical, mechanical, chemical, and outdoor-weather hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Valid driver’s license for the state in which the applicant is applying.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and work instructions.
Ability to communicate orally with coworkers, including proper use of a radio, and to follow instructions and directions from team members.
Ability to write routine correspondence.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammatic instructions and handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Organization, attention to detail, and ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb up to 300 feet unassisted multiple times per day with required safety equipment; and complete a climb test and tower rescue training.
Ability to work at heights, including from towers and work platforms up to 300 feet, using required safety equipment.
Ability to lift and lower 25 to 40 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance, and push or pull 45 to 60 pounds.
Ability to perform frequent reaching, squatting, crouching, standing, balancing, manual dexterity tasks, stooping, kneeling, walking, and sitting.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Ability to travel.
Authorization to work in the United States; employment is contingent on acceptable identity and work-authorization documents, background check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of wind turbine maintenance experience is desired.
Familiarity with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical equipment, system construction, capacities, limitations, and operating procedures.
Exposure to turbine design and equipment locations, turbine configurations, and normal operating parameters, temperatures, and levels at common production levels.
Knowledge of safe tool use, plant safety rules, and probable causes of equipment and system malfunctions.
Basic knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
Basic to intermediate computer skills in word-processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Adhere to and support company safety and environmental policies, ensuring employees, contractors, and visitors follow company policies and regulatory guidelines.
Complete required annual safety training and participate in turbine-specific classroom and hands-on training.
Assist with site activities, including turbine startups and shutdowns, under the supervision of the Site Supervisor or O&M Wind Technician, Sr.
Assist in operating wind turbine systems.
Assist with major component replacement on turbines under supervision.
Take immediate corrective action as directed during emergencies to minimize safety hazards, equipment damage, and site downtime.
Monitor and perform directed maintenance, including disassembly, repair, and assembly of small and medium-sized equipment; lubrication; basic instrumentation and electrical troubleshooting and maintenance; oil changes; and troubleshooting malfunctions.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems.
Read meters, gauges, and automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
Understand chemical and oil characteristics in accordance with procedures.
Compute and review logs and report production, faults, temperature levels, and other information.
Maintain the shop area, shop equipment, tools, grounds, and company vehicle in a clean and safe condition.
Compile records and reports and maintain a daily log.
Lead a crew as needed.
Upon certification, operate heavy equipment, including forklifts and machine tools, and electrical test equipment for operations and maintenance work.
Complete training to improve job-related skills and prepare for advancement.
Complete timecards, work orders, and other required documentation, in hard-copy and electronic formats.
Assist coworkers with responsibilities and provide backup support when needed.
Travel as required.
Work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.