Responsible for leading preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on wind turbines and related equipment, including operational duties as directed by leadership. Leads inspections, operations, and repairs involving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment. Documents adverse equipment conditions and malfunctions. Ensures adherence to health and safety procedures.
Key Accountabilities
- Performs inspections, operations, and maintenance of wind turbines and balance of plant equipment
- Identifies and recognizes when equipment and/or machinery is outside of normal operating limits
- Maintains records of work performed and ensures precise measurements, a strict order of operations, and all safety procedures are completed
- Follows company safety procedures to ensure all hazardous energy sources are isolated prior to performing work on equipment (e.g., lockout-tag out (LOTO), etc.)
- Uses proper communication with coworkers to ensure duties are performed safely and effectively
- Leads warranty claim investigation and management
- Responds to call-outs in accordance with pre-specified criteria
- Understands equipment codes relative to the malfunctions and able to develop proper resolutions
- Completes all internal requisite training/certification within designated time frames
- Develops and revises operations and maintenance-related procedures.
- Performs and maintains housekeeping standards and duties
- Leads routine Preventive and Predictive Maintenance on all wind park systems and equipment
- Leads Corrective Maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained
- Assists with coordinating/scheduling tasks, resources, and activities to reach pre-specified goals
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
This is a dual-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied through one of the following two options:
- High School diploma or GED with six years of relevant wind experience; OR
- Associate’s degree or Wind Certificate, inclusive of four years of relevant wind experience
Other Qualifications
- • Advanced knowledge of AC & DC electrical systems
- Advanced knowledge of rigging, rotating equipment, shaft alignment, torqueing, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, condition-based monitoring (CBM) systems, high voltage systems
- Advanced knowledge of wind turbine software systems and CMMS systems (ie. GE Toolbox and Wind SCADA, Maximo)
- Experience in Major Component Exchange (MCE)
- Ability to maintain and repair all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems of a turbine
- Ability to climb heights with tools and equipment, including turbine/tower ladders that may exceed 260 feet
- Ability to lift items including heavy equipment, parts, and tools that may weigh more than 50 pounds
- Ability to identify and lead repair activities when a turbine or related equipment performs abnormally
- Ability to meet attendance requirements
- Ability to travel to other locations
- Has valid Driver’s License (NON-CDL)