Wind Farm Technician Associate

RWE•Roscoe, TX

About The Position

As a Wind Farm Technician Associate, you will support the operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and related facilities to promote safety and maximize availability. The role involves safely carrying out scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs, participating in training and safety exercises, and maintaining the readiness and accountability of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles. You will provide technical guidance to the O&M team, record scheduled and unscheduled service activities in the digital maintenance management system, and contribute to the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team. The position is office-based, with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas offices and field locations. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available. The role is full-time and permanent, with a non-exempt remuneration classification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution.
Unrestricted driver license in good standing.
Willingness to relocate to within a one-hour drive of the site.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems, with a solid foundation in theory of operation.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic circuit drawings.
Ability to identify energy isolation points and implement lockout/tagout (LOTO) for protection.
Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relays, hydraulic accumulators, linear transducers, and electrical motors.
Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, and AC/DC converters.
Ability to understand and communicate root causes.
Good communication skills and willingness to be part of a team.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and make decisions about issues related to one’s discipline with limited and/or available information.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in sciences or a related field from an accredited school.
Alternatively, a two- or four-year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or online) in a technical science such as engineering, physics, or power, or a closely similar field.
Current journeyman or master electrician license.
Vestas V120 experience.
Knowledge of computer network communication protocols and theory of operation.

Responsibilities

Perform operations and maintenance activities safely and in accordance with wind farm site policies and procedures.
Assist with acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment after planned maintenance or outages.
Perform assigned safety and other wind-farm-related tasks, and provide backup at other RWE sites when necessary.
Assist with turbine services, major component work and replacement, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance.
Maintain accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Provide technical guidance to the O&M team.
Track and maintain records of scheduled and unscheduled service activities through the digital maintenance management system.
Adhere to the company’s values and behaviors.
Promote safety for everyone at all times.