Wind Turbine Technician II - Corpus Christi, TX

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Corpus Christi, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wind Turbine Technician II is an intermediate-level role responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of wind turbines and Balance of Plant (BOP) equipment. The technician independently performs assigned scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting to maximize turbine uptime and production. Two positions are available. The role is based on-site in Corpus Christi, Texas, and may require travel to other Enbridge facilities. It includes scheduled 24/7 on-call responsibilities for emergencies and site maintenance needs, as well as flexible hours when needed to support the facility.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
Competence and qualification in scheduled/standard work, basic and advanced troubleshooting, turbine electrical switching, and SCADA.
Understanding of wind power systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, gearbox, electrical, mechanical, and power plant systems.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical drawings and schematics.
Knowledge of maintenance scheduling, availability reporting, inventory management, on-time performance requirements, and site supervision.
Experience using basic power tools and hydraulic tools.
Ability to hear and use close-range radios.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Windows programs, wind turbine SCADA systems, turbine software uploading, and maintenance management programs such as Maximo.
Commitment to a safe, incident-free work environment and ability to demonstrate 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 remain thoughtful and calm in stressful or hazardous situations.
Comfort working remotely in a turbine as part of a team with appropriate supervisory interaction.
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; work at heights over 80 meters and in a wind turbine nacelle at a height of 300 feet.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds; comply with the 300-pound climbing weight limit, including person and gear.
Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, and walk regularly, including for prolonged periods; grip and manually manipulate tools and turbine parts, often repetitively.
Ability to work in enclosed spaces, at heights, and in demanding physical conditions and inclement weather, including hot and cold temperatures.
Strong field of vision, including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
Physical ability for grasping, kneeling, light-to-moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, and standing; ability to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print, and hear.
Ability to sit at a computer for long periods.
Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and written information; understand complex problems and collaborate on solutions; organize information and communicate it clearly; prioritize short-term work; make decisions with moderate impact; follow instructions and guidelines; complete routine forms and basic written reports; and communicate by telephone.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Siemens Gamesa G90 2.0 MW and G97 2.1 MW wind turbines.
Competence and qualification in high-voltage electrical switching.
The job description identifies limited or no experience in asset integrity inspections, unscheduled minor and major maintenance, substation inspections, and substation maintenance as acceptable for this Level II role.

Responsibilities

Follow Enbridge safety standards and procedures, promote a positive safety culture, and serve as a safety role model.
Perform work according to safe practices for electrical safety, work at heights, hazardous energy control, confined spaces, and cargo management.
Provide safety recommendations, recognize safe behavior, intervene when unsafe practices occur, and support contractor oversight.
Perform scheduled and standard turbine maintenance and troubleshoot turbine issues, from basic to more complex.
Participate in asset integrity inspections and minor or major unscheduled maintenance.
Perform electrical switching of turbines and use SCADA to support required work.
Support Balance of Plant and civil work, including high-voltage electrical switching, substation inspections, and substation maintenance.
Learn and operate more complex equipment and procedures.
Follow maintenance schedules and instructions; read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and turbine components.
Use structured problem-solving processes and diagnostic tools to complete troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks; seek assistance for issues outside the technician’s trained skill level.
Gather equipment status information, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and help ensure scheduled maintenance is completed safely and on time.
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 improvements in procedures and field service practices.
Attend on-the-job training and participate in training and development programs; support the training of Level I technicians where appropriate.
Conduct tests and work with others in demanding, time-sensitive environments.
Support technical or safety investigations and related reporting as required.
Interact with and enter data into the Maximo Maintenance Management System.
Respond to site emergencies and maintenance needs while on the scheduled 24/7 on-call rotation.