Wind Turbine Technician I - Corpus Christi, TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network • Corpus Christi, TX

2d • 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) assets. Under the guidance of Level II, Level III, or lead technicians, the technician performs routine scheduled maintenance and basic troubleshooting to help maximize turbine uptime and production. The role also supports inspections, unscheduled work, electrical switching, substation and collector-system activities, and civil work. The position requires following safety procedures, maintenance schedules, and work instructions; accurately documenting work; and seeking guidance for issues beyond the technician’s training. The technician participates in on-the-job and other training, contributes to continuous improvement, and may support other Enbridge-operated facilities. The role is based on-site in Corpus Christi, Texas, requires scheduled 24/7 on-call emergency and maintenance response, and may require travel to other facilities. The base salary range is $24.00–$28.00 USD, based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Requirements

• High school diploma; minimal direct training and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics.
• Ability to hear and use close-range radios.
• Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs.
• Commitment to a safe, incident-free work environment and ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Ability to successfully participate in training courses, including first aid, CPR, AED, climb and rescue, and confined-space training.
• Good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• 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 an ongoing 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 and work at heights over 80 meters, including in a turbine nacelle at a height of 300 feet.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; the physical requirements section also identifies light-to-moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, reach above the shoulder, grip, and manually manipulate tools and turbine parts, including repetitive motion and prolonged periods of standing or other positions.
• Comfort working in enclosed spaces, at heights, and in hot, cold, inclement, and physically demanding conditions.
• Strong field of vision, depth perception, and ability to distinguish colors; ability to see screens, detect color coding, and read fine print.
• Ability to comply with the 300-pound climbing weight limit, including the person and gear.
• Ability to meet the position’s mental requirements, including understanding and applying instructions, collaborating on complex problems, organizing and prioritizing work, making decisions with moderate impact, completing routine forms and basic reports, and communicating by telephone.
• Flexible work hours may be required to support the facility and emergency-response needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow Enbridge safety standards, procedures, and safety culture, including safe work practices for electrical work, working at heights, hazardous energy control, confined spaces, and cargo management.
• Promote safe work practices, recognize safe behavior, intervene when unsafe acts occur, and share safety recommendations with higher-level technical staff and management.
• Support scheduled turbine maintenance, basic troubleshooting, asset integrity inspections, and minor or major unscheduled work under the guidance of Level III or lead technicians.
• Support electrical switching of turbines and use SCADA to assist with required work.
• Support Balance of Plant activities involving substations, collector systems, switchyards, and civil work, including assisting with high-voltage switching, substation inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Follow maintenance schedules and written and verbal instructions; read schematics and drawings to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and turbine components.
• Use basic structured problem-solving and diagnostic tools, including a Fluke meter and SCADA information, and seek assistance for issues beyond the technician’s trained skill level.
• Gather information about equipment status and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Complete scheduled maintenance safely and on time, and accurately report time and complete maintenance records.
• Support maintenance requirements at other Enbridge-operated facilities as needed.
• Identify operational risks and gaps, apply mitigation methods with appropriate oversight, and contribute to procedure and service-practice improvements.
• Attend required on-the-job training and work-stream training and development programs, such as borescope training.
• Conduct tests and work with others in demanding, time-sensitive environments.
• Assist with technical or safety investigations and related reporting as required.
• Interact daily with the Maintenance Management System (Maximo) and perform data entry.
• Be available for scheduled 24/7 on-call response to site emergencies or maintenance needs and travel to other Enbridge facilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

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