Wind Technician - Broadview

Pattern Energy Group•Texico, NM

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment at a wind-powered generation plant, as directed by the Facility Manager. The technician operates and maintains wind turbines and associated plant equipment, troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and performs preventive maintenance. The role also involves complying with environmental, health, and safety programs; maintaining service vehicles and tools; collecting data; and preparing required reports. The position requires climbing towers, working in adverse weather and around low- and medium-voltage equipment, and participating in an on-call schedule. Travel to other wind sites in the U.S. or Canada may be required.

Requirements

One year of college or technical-school education; or 12 months of related experience or wind-industry training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to climb steel towers over 80 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
Ability to frequently lift 1–60 pounds and occasionally lift 61–100 pounds.
Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to interpret and follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Willingness to work overtime, including holidays and weekends, and on short notice.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and around low- and medium-voltage equipment.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization and multiple variables.
Weight must not exceed 285 pounds, excluding equipment or gear worn while performing job-related tasks.
Knowledge of heavy equipment used for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Experience with maintenance and electronic testing equipment, such as voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, meg-ohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment equipment, and hand and power tools.
Willingness and desire to increase professional knowledge of turbine equipment, including safety regulations.
May be required to travel to other wind sites in the U.S. or Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
Experience in wind plant operations and turbine work, including specific experience with wind turbine power converters.
Experience with medium- or high-voltage switching.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment, including the substation, transmission lines, collection system, tower switchgear, and other Balance of Plant equipment and activities.
Read schematics to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable-pitch and variable-speed control systems and components.
Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components to correct malfunctions, following manufacturers’ requirements.
Comply with project environmental, health, and safety programs.
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM and/or Pattern Energy maintenance practices.
Adhere to effective internal controls.
Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
Keep tools in good working order and organized.
Collect data and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
Participate in an on-call schedule.