Wind Technician - Broadview

Pattern Energy Group LP • Texico, NM

5d • $28 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Wind Technician is responsible for onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement at a wind-powered generation plant, as directed by the Facility Manager. The role operates and maintains wind turbines and associated plant equipment, troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, performs preventive maintenance and repairs, supports plant reporting, and complies with environmental health and safety programs.

Requirements

• One year of college or technical school; 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 to 60 pounds and occasionally lift 61 to 100 pounds.
• Advanced computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to interpret and follow written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime on holidays and weekends, work on short notice, and participate in an on-call schedule.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions and around low- and medium-voltage equipment.
• Ability to solve practical problems involving varied situations with limited standardization.
• Weight must not exceed 285 pounds, excluding equipment or gear worn while performing job-related tasks.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment used for facility maintenance, including 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 to develop professional knowledge of turbine equipment and safety regulations.
• May be required to travel to other wind sites within the U.S. or Canada.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment, including substations, transmission lines, collection systems, tower switchgear, and other balance-of-plant equipment.
• Read schematics to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems involving variable-pitch and variable-speed control systems and components.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components to correct malfunctions in accordance with manufacturers’ requirements.
• Comply with project environmental, health, and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to 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.

Benefits

• Bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Family care benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Bonding leave.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree