Tiger Team Technician II

RWE•Taft, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tiger Team Technician II works with a small group to support regional operations. The role performs wind-turbine maintenance and repairs, including generator bearing, gearbox, pitch ram, and yaw drive exchanges; troubleshooting; and software updates. It also supports training and safety exercises, maintains readiness and accountability of tools, equipment, and vehicles, provides technical guidance to the O&M team, records service activities, and contributes to the organization's work ethic and culture. This field-based position involves travel and visits to other RWE Americas office and field locations. The employee must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time and relocate to within a one-hour drive of the site. The position is full-time and permanent, with a start date as soon as possible. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four years of experience in wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems (BESS), or alternatively a two- or four-year degree from an accredited school (not correspondence or online) in a technical science such as engineering, physics, or power, or a closely similar field, together with a current journeyman or master electrician license.
Unrestricted driver's license in good standing.
Willingness to relocate to within a one-hour drive of the site.
Knowledge of and experience using hand and power tools.
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures.
Ability to work within tight deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to travel to and from assigned job sites.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage customer relationships.
Demonstrated desire to learn about the company and the renewable energy sector.
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Teams.
Strong leadership and communication skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables.
Ability to multitask while working independently and as part of a team.
Motivated self-starter with a goal-oriented approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Receptiveness to direction, challenge, development, and coaching.
Attention to detail, strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts.
Ability to pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization certification and keep body weight under 270 pounds.
Ability to push, pull, or lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work safely in extreme environments, including hot sun and cold conditions.
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday, and to sit, walk, or stand for long durations.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Wind School and/or a mechanical degree.
Global Wind Organization certificate.

Responsibilities

Perform all activities safely and in accordance with wind farm site policies and procedures, including wearing required safety equipment and identifying potential hazards.
Climb wind towers and access turbines daily to perform maintenance tasks.
Lift, carry, and transport equipment, tools, and materials to job sites.
Monitor maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions when appropriate.
Lead or conduct acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment after planned maintenance or outages.
Perform safety and other wind farm tasks as assigned, and provide backup at other RWE sites when necessary.
Perform turbine maintenance, including services and major-component, generator-bearing, pitch-ram, gearbox (HSS/IMS), and shaft-bearing exchange work.
Perform software updates and troubleshoot turbine issues.
Maintain accountability and readiness of tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Provide technical guidance to the O&M team and maintain records of service activities.
Support training and safety exercises and help maintain the organization's work ethic and culture.
Travel to and from job sites as assigned, including travel of up to 50% of the time.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.