Wind Technician II

AES•US, Western NY Ops, NY, NY

18h•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Wind Technician Apprentice will work at a wind farm in Bliss, NY. The person holding this position is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of wind turbine power generation equipment. This role involves conducting all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner, assuring operational efficiency, unit reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental standards. The technician will maintain and execute tactical processes in a team-oriented, multi-discipline environment, including maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing wind turbine generation equipment to ensure optimal performance. Responsibilities also include performing general and preventative maintenance on various wind turbine support systems, as well as predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance. Experience in troubleshooting mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps, and other rotating equipment, as well as rotating machinery alignment, is crucial. The role requires completing tasks as requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager. The schedule involves a varying day shift, allowing for up to 6 days a week of coverage, and requires responding to call-outs and working overtime as needed. Adherence to all safety policies, performing inspections of safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment, and maintaining punctuality and accurate time tracking are essential.

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.
Requires climbing ladders, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, and climbing stairs to inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
Outdoor conditions may run from very cold to hot and humid.
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.)
Requires operation of a personal computer.
May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials and chemicals.
Occasionally requires lifting as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities.
Must have the ability to work at elevated spaces and be able to climb a 300-foot tower ladder on a daily basis.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability and willingness 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.
Applicants must live in the area, or be willing to move, and have a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Any experience with turbines by GE 1.5, Vestas V-80 and/or Siemens 2.3 turbines.
Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment.
Experience in rotating machinery alignment.

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.
Troubleshoot and correct mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment.
Perform rotating machinery alignment.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager.
Respond to call outs and work overtime as needed.
Adhere to and follow all safety policies.
Perform inspections of safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment.
Be on time and track time correctly.
Troubleshoot and correct electrical maintenance problems, including contactors, motors, breakers and wiring.
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.