Wind Technician Level 1,2, or 3
About The Position
TerraForm Power (“TERP”), a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, attracts high-performing individuals who are driven to make an impact in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We offer unparalleled opportunity to lead and manage one of the largest renewable energy businesses with decades of history, while contributing to the global need for sustainable energy. We offer tremendous growth opportunity for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset. The company is committed to employee development, encouraging curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. You’ll be empowered to take initiative, contribute ideas, and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious organization. The Wind Technician is responsible for the safe operation, inspection, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of utility-scale wind turbines, Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment, and associated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems. The position supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations while ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) requirements. This position may be filled at the Wind Technician Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 based on the successful candidate's education, certifications, technical knowledge, demonstrated competencies, and relevant work experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to climb wind turbines of approximately 90 meters.
- Ability to work at heights and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to utilize computerized maintenance management systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required safety certifications, including GWO and TerraForm Power training requirements.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on wind turbines and Balance of Plant equipment.
- Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and PLC components.
- Diagnose equipment issues using SCADA systems, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation.
- Complete maintenance documentation using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Perform equipment inspections and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability.
- Assist with medium- and high-voltage switching activities after receiving required qualifications.
- Support maintenance and troubleshooting of substation and Balance of Plant equipment.
- Maintain inventory records and assist with parts management.
- Operate company vehicles, tools, and specialized equipment safely.
- Follow all Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) policies and procedures.
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage and emergency response activities.
- Travel between TerraForm Power's wind facilities as operational needs require.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Performing advanced diagnostics and complex troubleshooting (for higher levels).
- Leading major component replacements and outage activities (for higher levels).
- Monitoring contractor work (for higher levels).
- Mentoring and training less experienced technicians (for higher levels).
- Recommending improvements to maintenance procedures and equipment reliability (for higher levels).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
