Wind Turbine Technician II

Enbridge • Corpus Christi, TX

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About The Position

The Wind Turbine Technician II is an intermediate-level technician responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of wind turbines and Balance of Plant (BOP) assets. The role independently performs assigned scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting to maximize turbine uptime and production. It also supports substation, collector-system, switchyard, and civil work, and may require travel to other Enbridge-operated facilities as needed.

The technician follows safety procedures and work instructions, completes maintenance and inspections, troubleshoots turbine systems, and uses SCADA and Maximo. The role involves working remotely in turbines as part of a team, including in nacelles at heights of approximately 300 feet, and requires scheduled 24/7 on-call availability for emergencies and maintenance needs. Flexible hours may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Competency and qualification in scheduled/standard work, basic and advanced troubleshooting, turbine electrical switching, and SCADA.
• Understanding of wind-power systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes, electrical and mechanical systems, and power-plant systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand 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.
• 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 participate successfully in training, including first aid, CPR, AED, climb and rescue, and confined-space training.
• Good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow directions precisely.
• 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 a continuous 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 adequate 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 turbine nacelles at approximately 300 feet.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 pounds; comply with a 300-pound climbing-weight limit including the person and gear.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, bend, grip, and manually manipulate tools and turbine parts, including repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces, demanding physical conditions, inclement weather, and hot and cold temperatures.
• Strong field of vision, including depth perception and color distinction.
• Physical abilities include grasping, kneeling, light-to-moderate lifting of objects up to 20 pounds, reaching above the shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, seeing screens, detecting color coding, reading fine print, and hearing.
• Mental abilities include understanding, remembering, and applying oral and written instructions; working through complex problems and alternatives; organizing and prioritizing short-term work; making decisions with moderate impact on the immediate work unit; completing routine forms and basic reports; and communicating by telephone.
• Scheduled 24/7 on-call availability and flexibility in work hours to support site and emergency-response needs.
• May be required to travel to other Enbridge facilities.

Nice To Haves

• Competency and qualification in high-voltage electrical switching.
• Experience with Siemens Gamesa G90 2.0 MW and G97 2.1 MW wind turbines.

Responsibilities

• Follow Enbridge safety standards and safe work practices, including electrical safety, working at heights, hazardous-energy control, confined-space work, and cargo management.
• Model and promote a positive safety culture, provide safety recommendations, recognize safe behavior, and intervene when unsafe practices occur.
• Support oversight of contractors and ensure their work follows Enbridge procedures and safety requirements.
• Perform scheduled and standard turbine maintenance and troubleshoot turbine issues from basic to more complex.
• Participate in asset-integrity inspections and minor and major unscheduled maintenance.
• Perform electrical switching of turbines and use SCADA to support required work.
• Support Balance of Plant activities, including high-voltage electrical switching, substation inspections and maintenance, outages, collector-system and switchyard work, and civil work.
• Follow maintenance schedules and instructions; read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and wind-turbine components.
• Use structured problem-solving and diagnostic tools, including a Fluke meter, SCADA information, and electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings.
• Gather information about equipment status and seek assistance when issues exceed the technician’s training or skill level.
• Contribute to a strong team environment and help other technicians achieve shared goals.
• Complete scheduled maintenance safely and on time, and accurately submit time and maintenance records.
• Support maintenance requirements at other Enbridge-operated facilities as required.
• Identify operational risks and gaps, apply mitigation methods with appropriate oversight, and suggest improvements to procedures and field practices.
• Attend all on-the-job training and participate in training and development programs; where appropriate, support the development of Level I technicians.
• Conduct tests and interact with people in demanding, time-sensitive work environments.
• Support technical or safety investigations and related reporting as required.
• Use the Maximo Maintenance Management System for daily interaction and data entry.
• Respond on a scheduled 24/7 on-call basis to site emergencies and maintenance needs.
• Travel to other Enbridge facilities as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program with selectable health, dental, insurance, and disability coverage.
• Paid maternity and parental leave: 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, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED