Wind Farm Technician I, Bruenning's Breeze

RWE•Raymondville, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wind Farm Technician I ensures safe and effective operation and maintenance of one or more wind farms and related renewable energy facilities in accordance with site policies and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols. The technician performs inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, testing, and documentation for renewable energy systems and balance-of-plant equipment, while identifying hazards and supporting safe operations. The role involves working independently and as part of a team, contributing to continuous improvement, collaborating across departments, and implementing technical solutions to improve system performance. Responsibilities may include leading retrofit installations and complex repairs, mentoring junior staff, supporting other RWE sites, and providing on-call support. The work takes place in offices, warehouses, and wind farm locations, including inside turbines and outdoors in varying weather and sometimes unstable conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Unrestricted driver's license.
Must live within a one-hour drive of the site.
Knowledge of and adherence to environmental and safety policies, procedures, and advanced risk analysis, including completing JHA/LOTO forms and leading lockout/tagout procedures.
Demonstrated proactive safety behavior and promotion of safety for self and others.
Proficiency with hand and power tools and advanced understanding of electromechanical relays, hydraulic accumulators, linear transducers, electrical motors, power electronics, motor drives, and AC/DC converters.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic circuit drawings and advanced schematics to optimize and troubleshoot renewable energy systems.
Ability to independently troubleshoot, perform root cause analysis, and repair electromechanical systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and ability to independently prepare and deliver technical presentations.
Project management skills, including meeting tight deadlines, multitasking, creating, following, and leading standard work instructions, and working independently or as part of a team.
Initiative, self-motivation, goal orientation, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills and commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
Ability to lead team efforts, supervise small teams, mentor junior staff, facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
Ability to apply renewable energy systems expertise and emerging technologies, including developing and implementing tailored safety protocols for complex projects.
Ability to maintain a body weight of 270 pounds or less for safe tower climbing and job duties.
Ability to climb wind towers daily, open and close hatch doors, and identify potential safety hazards.
Ability to work in confined, elevated, and swaying environments, including walking across small surface areas inside turbines.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds, and walk, climb, and stand for extended periods in extreme heat, cold, wind, and sun.
Ability and willingness to travel to various job sites as assigned.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent certification in renewable energy technology or electrical systems.
At least five years of technical experience in the renewable energy sector.
Advanced certifications.
Five years of operations and/or maintenance experience in power generation, transmission, or distribution, including at least three years of wind turbine experience.
Vestas wind turbine experience.
Two-year or four-year degree from an accredited, non-correspondence, non-online institution in a technical science such as engineering, physics, or power, or a closely related field.
Technical military experience in electrical, electronics, or mechanical fields.
Current journeyman license, current master electrician license, or wind technician certificate as experience substitutions.
Advanced knowledge of computer network communication protocols.

Responsibilities

Ensure operation and maintenance activities comply with site policies, procedures, and EHS requirements.
Report hazards, follow safety protocols, and promote safe behavior.
Lead installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, major-component work, and troubleshooting for renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems, and balance-of-plant equipment such as substations and collection systems.
Conduct acceptance and performance tests, inspections, and detailed reporting after planned maintenance or outages.
Lead and support retrofit installations, maintenance projects, and troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
Perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions to recurring technical issues and system-efficiency concerns.
Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to improve system performance and operational processes.
Train, supervise, and support junior team members, encouraging skill development and adherence to safety protocols.
Serve as backup for personnel at other RWE sites and provide operational support as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings to managers and stakeholders.
Perform other duties assigned by management that are consistent with the role.
Serve on call as assigned, remain reachable by mobile phone, respond to management or dispatch communications within 30 minutes, report to the work site within two hours when required, and remain fit for duty during on-call periods.
Lead crane rigging and signaling operations and manage project documentation.
Provide strategic input for project planning and execution and contribute to solutions for complex technical challenges, including grid integration and energy storage.