What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wind Turbine Technician position at Acciona?
ACCIONA is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician position based out of our San Roman Wind Farm in Los Fresnos, Texas. If you have a passion for working in the Wind Energy Industry and have been serving as a Turbine Technician located on a Wind Farm, this could be the right opportunity for you.
ACCIONA is one of Spain's leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, renewable energies, water, and services. The Company goes back a hundred years and is made up of 30,000 professionals, and it is to be found in thirty countries on five continents.
Job Summary:
The Wind Turbine Technician will work with a team of well-trained professionals to maintain facilities surrounding wind turbines and maintain the turbines themselves. This includes basic cleaning and maintenance on the premises surrounding the wind turbines. This requires attention to safety regulations for the industry and is important for overall safety on the job.
Responsibilities:
- Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbine generators and related equipment at wind farm.
- Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building.
- Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur.
- Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium-voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbines and the wind farm.
Requirements
- A minimum of one year of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
- High school education or the equivalent
- Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods of time
- Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
- Previous experience working with hand tools and power tools
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
- College degree or Wind Energy Certification
Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. Acciona is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $47,300 - $59,900
