Wind Farm Technician II

RWE•Broken Bow, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Wind Farm Technician II, you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission. This role is responsible for the safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks and maintains records of service activities, both scheduled and unscheduled, through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
A minimum of 4 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution
Alternatively, a 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or online) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar; current journeyman or master electrician license
An unrestricted driver's license in good standing is required
Willing to relocate within a 1-hour drive of the site is required
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
Knowledge of and experience with the use of 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 job sites as assigned
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Must be able to perform fine motor tasks, such as screwing or unscrewing nuts and bolts, while reaching around and over objects
Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
Safety- Promote safety for all at all times
Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site
Assist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages
Perform safety and other wind farm-related tasks when assigned and fill in as backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
Assist with turbine maintenance, including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager