Wind Turbine Technician I - Corpus Christi, TX

VetJobs•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Wind Turbine Technician I is an entry-level role responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of wind turbines and Balance of Plant (BOP). Under the guidance of Level II, Level III, and lead technicians, the technician performs routine scheduled maintenance and basic troubleshooting to help maximize turbine uptime and production. The role also supports asset integrity inspections, unscheduled maintenance, turbine electrical switching, SCADA-supported work, and BOP activities involving substations, collector systems, switchyards, and civil work. The technician follows detailed work instructions and maintenance schedules, reads mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings, gathers equipment-status information, and uses diagnostic tools and SCADA information to support troubleshooting. The role requires accurate time reporting and maintenance records, collaboration with the team, participation in on-the-job and other training, and communication of safety risks and process-improvement opportunities. The technician may support other Enbridge facilities and participate in technical or safety investigations. Work is performed in demanding field conditions, including inside turbine nacelles at heights of approximately 300 feet, in enclosed spaces, and in hot or cold weather. Flexible hours and scheduled 24/7 on-call availability are required to respond to emergencies or maintenance needs. Travel to other Enbridge facilities may be required.

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, 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, strong initiative and work ethic, and an ongoing focus on safety and quality of work.
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.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk regularly for prolonged periods.
Ability to grip and manually manipulate items, including hand tools and turbine parts, often with 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 work in the wind turbine nacelle at a height of approximately 300 feet and in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions, including hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to comply with equipment safe-work limits, including a 300-pound climbing limit for the person and gear combined.
Ability to meet physical requirements that include grasping, kneeling, light-to-moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual tasks, and hearing.
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written instructions; understand complex problems and explore solutions collaboratively; organize and prioritize work; make decisions with moderate impact; follow guidelines; complete routine forms and basic reports; and communicate by telephone.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel to other Enbridge facilities as needed.
Ability to provide scheduled 24/7 on-call response for emergencies or maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

Follow Enbridge safety standards, procedures, and safe work practices, including electrical safety, working at heights, hazardous-energy control, confined-space safety, and cargo management.
Promote safe behavior, intervene when unsafe acts occur, and communicate safety recommendations or identified risks to appropriate staff.
Support scheduled and standard turbine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, asset integrity inspections, and unscheduled minor or major work under the guidance of senior technicians.
Support turbine electrical switching and use SCADA to assist with assigned work.
Assist with Balance of Plant and civil work, including high-voltage electrical switching, substation inspections, and substation maintenance activities such as annual maintenance and outages.
Follow maintenance schedules and written and verbal instructions, and perform tasks with precise execution.
Read schematics and drawings to support troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and wind turbine components.
Use basic problem-solving processes and diagnostic tools, including a Fluke meter and SCADA information, to support troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Gather equipment-status information and seek assistance when issues exceed the technician’s trained skill level.
Contribute to a collaborative team environment and assist other technicians in accomplishing shared goals.
Ensure scheduled turbine maintenance is completed safely and on time; accurately record time and complete maintenance records.
Support maintenance requirements at other Enbridge-operated facilities as needed.
Identify operational risks and task-execution gaps, apply mitigation methods with appropriate oversight, and communicate continuous-improvement opportunities to site management.
Participate in procedure and field-service best-practice improvements and attend required on-the-job and work-stream training.
Conduct tests and interact with people in demanding, time-sensitive work environments.
Assist with technical or safety investigations and related reporting as required.
Use the Maintenance Management System (Maximo) for daily interaction and data entry.
Be available on a scheduled 24/7 on-call basis for site emergencies or maintenance needs.