Wind Technician I

AES•North Palm Springs, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled position in the maintenance and repair of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems. This role is based in North Palm Springs, CA. The address of the site is: 19435 Ruppert St. North Plam Springs, CA 92258 Applicants must live in the area, or be willing to move, and have a valid driver's license. The person holding this position is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of wind turbine generation equipment.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a background check, physical exam, and drug/alcohol screening.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Good decision-making skills.
Proven planning and interpersonal skills.
Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Ability to handle constantly evolving and emerging work priorities schedules and prioritizes work.
Ability to understand and read electrical drawings and to read, write and comprehend technical information.
Good digital literacy including Microsoft Office and other computer-based efficiency tools.
Demonstrates decision making abilities, long term developmental capabilities and networking skills.
Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and speak English.
Must meet the weight requirements for the safety equipment and wind turbine equipment (265 lbs., which includes the weight of all climbing gear).
High School Diploma or GED required.
Ability to work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations.
Knowledge of basic electrical testing equipment, commonly used bolts and torque values.
Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work collaboratively with various partners.
Work under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions.
Possess high safety and environmental awareness.
Ability to optimally communicate and interact with diverse groups.
Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change.
Troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems on variable pitch, variable speed turbines.
The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires climbing ladders, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, and climbing stairs to inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
Outdoor conditions may run from mildly cold to extremely hot.
Will work in confined spaces, dust, grease & oil and be exposed to loud noise.
Requires wearing personal protective safety equipment (respirators, safety glasses, hard hat, appropriate footwear, ear plugs, etc.)
Must have the ability to work at elevated spaces and be able to climb a 300-foot tower ladder daily.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to operate power tools such as grease guns, impact guns and rotating saws.
Must have the ability to operate hand tools such as wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers.

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 complete 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.
Ability to troubleshoot and correct mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager.
Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
Ability to perform inspections of safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment.
Must be timely and track time accurately.