WIND TECHNICIAN I

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A.•Abilene, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wind Technician I is an entry-level member of the wind farm team responsible for on-site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment at an EDPR North America wind-energy generation site. The role includes completing Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), Tail Board, and other documentation needed to support safe wind turbine maintenance. The technician also inspects equipment, tools, and facilities for compliance with company policies, governmental safety guidelines, and environmental regulations. The position is based onsite at Lone Star Wind Farm in Abilene, Texas, with travel up to 10%. The technician works with on-site personnel and EDPR’s Remote Operations Control Center as needed, completes required training and on-the-job training, and documents work using computer-based service reporting procedures. The position requires regular physical activity at wind farm sites, including climbing turbine towers over 100 meters, lifting, and working in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong mechanical background, particularly related to gearing.
Understanding of Microsoft products and complementary products.
Willingness and ability to pass a background investigation and drug test.
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Ability to collaborate with employees at all professional levels, respectfully follow supervision, and support initiatives.
Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet-based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and identify and mitigate risks.
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, kneel, bend, twist, squat, and reach while on wind farm sites, and to stand or sit for 8 or more hours in an office environment.
Ability to walk 0.25 to 0.5 miles per day across unpaved and rough surfaces at wind farm sites.
Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb turbine towers over 100 meters high to access the work area.
Weight must be between 125 and 275 pounds, excluding equipment or gear worn during job-related tasks, in accordance with ANSI Fall Protection Standards.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites.
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education.
One to two years of relevant experience in wind energy or a related industry.
Experience with power plant operations and maintenance, wind plant operations and turbines, including turbine power converters, high-voltage switching, and post-operational turbine repair and maintenance.
Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment, including voltage testers, amp clamps, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment tools, hand tools, and power tools.
Familiarity with heavy equipment used for facility maintenance, including working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Proficient knowledge of SQL Server software, facility management, reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.

Responsibilities

Ensure proper operation and maintenance of wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment, including substation and tower switchgear.
Identify opportunities to improve job-appropriate processes and procedures, communicate them through appropriate channels, or implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol.
Identify gaps in safety standards and environmental safety risks, implement effective risk mitigation, and provide recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management.
Demonstrate and promote integrity, initiative, and teamwork.
Comply with environmental health and safety programs and act as a safety role model.
Work with and respond to EDPR’s Remote Operations Control Center as necessary to coordinate remote operations.
Complete required training satisfactorily and within the required timeframe.
Participate in on-the-job training with on-site personnel.
Document work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures.
Adhere to internal controls.
Perform additional duties as required.