Wind Turbine Technician I

Enbridge • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The Wind Turbine Technician I is an entry-level position responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of wind turbines and Balance of Plant (BOP) assets. Working under the guidance of Level II, Level III, or Lead technicians, the role supports scheduled maintenance, basic troubleshooting, inspections, unscheduled work, and electrical switching to help maximize turbine uptime and production.

The technician follows maintenance schedules and detailed instructions, uses technical drawings and diagnostic tools to assist with troubleshooting, maintains accurate work and maintenance records, and contributes to a safe, collaborative team environment. The position also supports continuous improvement, training, investigations, and maintenance activities at other Enbridge-operated facilities when needed.

The work involves field conditions, including work in turbine nacelles at heights of 300 feet, climbing, confined spaces, and inclement weather. Flexible hours and scheduled 24/7 on-call availability may be required for emergencies or site maintenance. The role is assigned to a particular facility, with travel to other Enbridge facilities as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma and minimal direct training and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics.
• Ability to hear and use close-range radios.
• Excellent computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs.
• Commitment to a safe, incident-free work environment and ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices and protocols, including LOTO.
• Ability to successfully participate in required training, including first aid, CPR and AED, climb and rescue, and confined space training.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• Proven problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with employees at all professional levels and respectfully follow supervision.
• Integrity, initiative, strong work ethic, and continuous focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to act thoughtfully and remain calm in stressful or hazardous situations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 80 meters in height and work in a turbine nacelle at a height of 300 feet.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; physical requirements also include light-to-moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, walk regularly, reach above the shoulder, grasp, and manually manipulate tools and turbine parts, including repetitive motion.
• Comfort working in enclosed spaces and at heights over 80 meters.
• Strong field of vision, including depth perception and ability to distinguish colors; ability to see screens, detect color coding, and read fine print.
• Ability to work in demanding physical conditions and inclement weather, including hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to comply with equipment safe-work limits, including a 300-pound climbing weight limit for the person and gear.
• Ability to meet the role's physical and mental requirements, including following instructions, handling routine forms and reports, prioritizing work, collaborating on complex problems, and communicating by telephone.

Responsibilities

• Follow Enbridge safety standards, procedures, and safe work practices, including electrical safety, working at heights, control of hazardous energy, confined spaces, and cargo management.
• Promote safe work, recognize safe acts, intervene when unsafe acts occur, and provide safety recommendations to higher-level technical staff or management.
• Support scheduled and standard turbine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, asset integrity inspections, and unscheduled minor and major work under the guidance of senior technicians.
• Support electrical switching of turbines and use SCADA to assist with assigned work.
• Support Balance of Plant activities, including substation, collector system, switchyard, and civil work.
• Assist with high-voltage electrical switching, substation inspections, and substation maintenance activities such as annual maintenance and outages.
• Follow defined instructions and maintenance schedules, complete assigned tasks, and use drawings and schematics to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Use basic structured problem-solving and diagnostic tools to perform troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks, and seek assistance when issues exceed the technician's trained skill level.
• Gather information about equipment status and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Ensure scheduled wind turbine maintenance is conducted safely and completed on time.
• Accurately report time and complete maintenance records in the Maintenance Management System (Maximo).
• Support maintenance requirements at other Enbridge-operated facilities as required.
• Identify operational risks and gaps, apply mitigation methods with appropriate oversight, and contribute to procedure and service-practice improvements.
• Attend all on-the-job training and work-stream-related training and development programs.
• Assist with technical or safety investigations and related reporting when required.
• Conduct tests and interact with people in demanding, time-sensitive work environments.
• Be available for scheduled 24/7 on-call response to site emergencies or maintenance needs.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program with employee-selected coverage levels for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• Paid maternity and parental leave of up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
• Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, paid personal days depending on location, and paid holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program supporting physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED