Sr Wind Farm Technician

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

As Senior 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 Operations mission. This role is responsible for safe execution of 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.

Role 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 back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary

Assist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting

Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance

Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Job Requirements and Experiences:

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

Minimum 7 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution, with at least 4 years of wind turbine experience

Gamesa, GE, and Vestas Wind Turbine Experience preferred

Alternatively 2 year or 4 year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or on-line) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar

Military experience in a technical field (electrical, electronics or mechanical)

License or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman, Current Master Elecrician License, and Wind Tech Certificate

Unrestricted driver license in good standing

Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site

Ability to follow and create standard work instructions

Ability to lead crane rigging & signaling operations, and train others in the field

Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools and train others in the field

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

Expert PC/Laptop skills and ability to train others

Ability to create, save, manipulate text, formats & formulas in documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilize Teams for meetings, and ability to train others

Ability to independently prepare & present technical presentations

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 independently perform complex troubleshooting and repairs of electromechanical systems, and train others in the field

Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings, and ability to train others

Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection

Expert understanding of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor, and ability to train others

Expert knowledge of power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters, and ability to train others

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 for all at all times

Ability to fill out JHA/LOTO/Tailboard forms without assistance and ability to train others

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

Wind Farm site location including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.). The work will occur within an office, warehouse, in turbines and outdoors

Physical Requirements:

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

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

Must be able to balance to work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers

Must be able to balance to walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines

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 work day

This position is a field-based role with travel to mutlipe local RWE wind farms and field locations

Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93684. Any questions? Contact HR: rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.