Wind Technician

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Wind Technician Lead the Wind Technician is responsible for assisting in the performance of wind turbine mechanical hydraulic and electric component maintenance. The primary objective is to maintain safe effective efficient and profitable wind turbine operation.

Wind Technician levels are defined below and the ranges will be determined based on the qualifications met.

Pay Ranges by Job Level:

Wind Technician I $45000 $66000

Wind Technician II $52000 $74000

Wind Technician III $63000 $90000

What Youll Be Doing

Level I

• Follow safety procedures observe safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment.
• Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical hydraulic and electrical component maintenance.
• Documents all work performed parts used and time spent using computer based service reporting procedures.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems.
• Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
• Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized.
• Work a flexible on call schedule when needed. This may include weeknights weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to progress as a technician and take guidance from superiors.
• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Site Lead and Site Manager with minimal supervision.
• Work a flexible on call schedule when needed. This may include weeknights weekends and holidays.
• Other duties as assigned within the level I scope

Level II & III (additions)

• Troubleshoot complicated mechanical hydraulic and electrical problems on variable pitch variable speed wind turbines.
• Assist in the training and development of lower level operation and maintenance personnel.
• Perform all mechanical hydraulic and electrical component maintenance repair and replacement to correct malfunctions.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Use electrical test equipment to assist in troubleshooting and testing.
• Lead maintenance and troubleshooting crews as necessary.
• Safely perform LOTO and mentor lower level technicians in LOTO.
• Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required.
• Other duties as assigned within the level II or III scope respectively

What Youll Bring

Level I

• A high school diploma or GED required or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
• Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job will require standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine. Able to work safely in a confined space.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and good driving record.
• Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge. Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
• Able to travel as required.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use various hand tools.
• Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work.
• Able to create edit or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
• Able to meet the requirements of Clearway Energy Groups Qualified Electrical Worker program.

Level II (Additions)

• An Associates degree (electrical or technical) and six months turbine experience or a high school diploma/GED and oneyear wind turbine experience
• Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Have an in depth understanding of the different components of the wind turbine including the electricalpitch system computerized control system and the power conversion unit as well as knowledge and understanding of OEM approved mechanical maintenance methods and practices.
• Possess the skills to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs.

Level III (Additions)

• An Associates degree (electrical or technical) and two years turbine experience or a high school diploma/GED and threeyear wind turbine experience

If you dont meet 100 of the above qualifications but see yourself contributing please submit your resume.

What Would Be Nice

• Previous experience in SAP is preferred.

Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H1B TN E3 etc..

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy Inc. our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states including 9.1 GW of wind solar and battery energy storage assets and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future Clearways operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver Houston Phoenix Princeton and San Diego. For more information visit clearwayenergygroup.

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