Wind Technician Apprentice

AES US•Us, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The person holding this position is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of wind turbine power generation equipment. This role is with The AES Corporation, a global power company committed to shaping the future of energy. AES is recognized for its leadership in renewable energy, ethical business practices, and fostering a strong workplace culture. The company is dedicated to building a more sustainable future and powering it through innovation.

Requirements

3 – 5 years’ related experience required working in a power plant environment preferred.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Good decision-making skills.
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities schedules and prioritizes work.
Ability to analyze technical information and make sound judgement decisions and recommendations.
Ability to understand and read electrical drawings and to read, write and comprehend technical information.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.
Demonstrates decision making abilities, long term developmental capabilities and networking skills.
Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and be able to speak English.
Must meet the weight requirements for the safety equipment and wind turbine equipment.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associates technical/electronic degree or minimum 3 years of work experience in electrical/electronic repair industry, mechanical field.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions.
Possess high safety and environmental awareness.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with diverse groups.
Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change.
Ability to work at elevated spaces and be able to climb a 300-foot tower ladder on a daily basis.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Ability to operate power tools such as grease guns, impact guns and rotating saws.
Ability to operate hand tools such as wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers.
Troubleshooting and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including contactors, motors, breakers and wiring.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a power plant environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
Assure operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Maintain and execute tactical processes in a team oriented, multi-discipline environment.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbine generation equipment.
Carry out troubleshooting and repair activities to ensure that wind turbine generation equipment work at the optimum levels.
Perform general and preventative maintenance on generators, pitch systems, yaw systems, cooling systems, and other wind turbine support systems.
Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance.
Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment.
Experience in rotating machinery alignment.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager.
Troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems on variable pitch, variable speed turbines.
Assist in all areas of site operations with minimal supervision as directed by manager.
Document all work performed using computer-based software.
Constantly works to improve skill level by attending sponsored training sessions.