What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wind Farm Technician Associate position at RWE?

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area : Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration : Non-Exempt

As a Wind Farm Technician, you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission. This role is responsible for safely executing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks and maintains records of service activities, both scheduled and unscheduled, through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.

Responsibilities :

Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site
Assist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages
Perform safety and other wind farm-related tasks when assigned and fill in as backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
Assist with turbine maintenance, including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
Assist with the Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
Adherence to the company's values and behaviors

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred

Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and / or maintenance in power generation, transmission and / or distribution

Alternatively, a 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or online) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar; a current journeyman or a master electrician license

Unrestricted driver's license in good standing

Willing to relocate to within 1-hour drive of the site

Must be able to climb wind towers daily. During this task, employees must be able to open / close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards

Must be able to balance to (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines

Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs

Ability to push / pull / lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)

Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday

Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools

Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures

Ability to work within tight deadlines

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team

Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with a solid foundation in theory of operation is required

Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings

Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection

Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor

Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, and AC / DC converters

Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired

Ability to understand and communicate root causes required

Good communication skills and must value being part of a team

Safety- Promote safety at all times

Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his / her discipline(s) with limited and / or available information

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

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