Senior Mechanical Wind Turbine Specialist

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.•Houston, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Wind Turbine Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for major mechanical systems across EDPR NA's renewable generation fleet. This highly independent role provides technical leadership and engineering support for the reliability, performance, maintainability, repair, replacement, and life-cycle management of wind turbine mechanical components. The position works closely with Operations, Asset Management, Maintenance Materials and Systems, OEMs, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders to resolve technical issues, improve fleet performance, and support long-term reliability objectives.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant technical experience, including at least 3 years in the wind energy industry
Thorough practical and technical knowledge of wind turbine major components and power generation equipment
Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical component failures using operational data, inspections, condition monitoring data, maintenance records, and engineering analysis
Experience supporting major component repair and replacement activities, including both uptower repair techniques and shop-based refurbishment and rebuild processes
Experience evaluating repair quality, failure mechanisms, and component condition for gearboxes, bearings, blades, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, and related wind turbine equipment
Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong collaboration and influence skills across technical and operational teams.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification or equivalent reliability engineering credentials.
Lean Six Sigma or equivalent continuous improvement training preferred.
Experience with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies and maintenance program development.
Experience leading structured root cause investigations and 8-D problem-solving methodologies.
Knowledge of reliability statistics and life data analysis including Weibull analysis, reliability growth analysis, and risk assessment methods.
Experience with condition monitoring technologies including vibration analysis, oil analysis, borescope inspection, thermography, and SCADA-based diagnostics.
Experience developing fleet-wide reliability improvement initiatives and major component life extension strategies.
Experience working directly with OEMs, repair providers, and suppliers to resolve complex technical and reliability issues.
Knowledge of Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design Review Based on Failure Modes (DRBFM), or similar risk assessment methodologies.
Experience with gearbox, bearing, blade, drivetrain, hydraulic, and yaw system failure analysis.
Experience with asset management, fleet reliability programs, and lifecycle optimization of wind turbine major components.
Knowledge of reliability analysis software and engineering analysis tools such as Weibull++, ReliaSoft, Minitab, R, Python, Power BI, or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to translate reliability findings into practical maintenance, repair, retrofit, lifecycle extension, and operational improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for wind turbine gearboxes, bearings, blades, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, yaw systems, and related mechanical equipment.
Diagnose complex equipment failures using operational data, inspections, condition monitoring information, maintenance history, and engineering analysis.
Lead or support structured root cause investigations and develop corrective actions that prevent recurrence across the fleet.
Develop and implement fleet-wide reliability, maintainability, repair, retrofit, and life-extension strategies for major mechanical components.
Provide technical support for major component inspections, repairs, replacements, refurbishment, and return-to-service decisions, including evaluation of repair quality and component condition.
Partner with Operations, Asset Management, Maintenance Materials and Systems, OEMs, repair providers, and suppliers to resolve technical issues and improve equipment performance.
Translate reliability analysis and field experience into practical maintenance strategies, technical standards, work instructions, and lifecycle recommendations.
Monitor component performance and recurring failure patterns, communicate technical risk, and recommend prioritized actions based on reliability, safety, operational impact, and lifecycle value.