Wind Turbine Technician - Power

Iberdrola•Lempster, NH

2d•$29 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Avangrid Power is hiring a Wind Turbine Technician to perform onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement at a wind-powered generation plant. The technician’s level (Technician I through Technician III) will be determined based on experience and education. The position leads in plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager and may require 10–15% travel to other sites.

Requirements

A one-year college or technical-school certificate, 12 months of related experience or wind-industry training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; high school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment, such as voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment tools, and hand and power tools.
Advanced computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
Ability to frequently lift up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work with electrical wires and distinguish color-coded wires.
Ability to interpret and follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
Knowledge of heavy equipment used for facility maintenance, with working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, and a positive attitude.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Weight must not exceed 285 pounds, excluding equipment or gear worn while performing job-related tasks.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance, including wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
Experience in high-voltage switching.
Related experience in fields requiring strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Living in or near the greater local area.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and associated infrastructure, including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
Read schematics and troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems in variable-pitch, variable-speed control systems and components.
Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components according to manufacturers’ requirements.
Comply with project environmental, health, and safety programs.
Perform preventive maintenance according to OEM maintenance manuals.
Adhere to effective internal controls.
Collect data and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
Perform retrofits and design modifications.
Perform QA/QC functions and compile and submit supporting documentation of findings.
Support Construction with Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs, when applicable.
Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment and safety regulations.
Work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice, including participation in an on-call schedule.
Travel to other sites on short notice, as required.
Perform duties around low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment.
Work in extremely adverse weather conditions.