Wind Turbine Apprentice

Location: Arlington OR - Pebble Springs site

Pay Rate: $28.00 hourly

Avangrid Power is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Wind Turbine Technician paid apprenticeship combines hands-on on-the-job training to prepare you for a successful career as a skilled Wind Turbine the guidance of experienced Technicians and wind industry leaders you will learn to inspect diagnose repair and maintain wind responsibilities include assisting with troubleshooting of all equipment and systems operation issues learning to perform all maintenance testing safety and inventory completing all required training by the end of the 9 candidates will be eager to learn possess strong mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills and be able to follow instructions from experienced program offers a direct path to becoming an adept Technician with a clear growth trajectory.

• Apprenticeship eligible for all Non-Union benefits including health insurance 401K etc.
• 9-month position guarantee
• If Apprentice successfully completes the program requirements and if a full-time position is available they would be eligible to apply for a full-time position.

The Apprentice will train to be responsible for the onsite operations maintenance repairs and replacement of equipment on a wind powered generation plant in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation collection and transmission systems.

Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical electrical and hydraulic problems with variable pitch variable speed control systems and components.

Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers requirements.

Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.

Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.

Adhere to effective internal controls.

Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.

Perform various retrofits and design modifications.

Perform various QA/QC functions compile and submit supporting documents of items found. If applicable support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.

Additional Responsibilities:

Increase professional knowledge of turbine equipment including safety regulations.

Willing to work overtime on holidays weekends and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule.

Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice. About 10-15% travel may be required
Perform duties around low medium and high voltage.

Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

Skills and Requirements:

Enrolled in trade school OR enrolled in relevant course work; OR completed relevant course work or trade school.

High School Diploma or GED obtained.

Education or familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers amp clamps oscilloscopes megohmmeters infrared testers hydraulic torque equipment alignment and various hand and power tools).

Education or familiarity with computer skills utilizing word processing spreadsheets email facility control management and reporting systems including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.

Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.

Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.

Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.

Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Education or familiarity of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance cranes and rigging.

Demonstrated teamwork initiative and positive attitude.

Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education or familiarity with power plant operations and maintenance.

Education or familiarity with wind plant construction operation and maintenance; including specific knowledge in wind turbines.

Education or familiarity with high voltage switching.

Related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.

Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam background check references drug screen verification of legal right to work in the U.S. and in some cases a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance Accounting Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds accounts or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin protected veteran status status as an individual with a disability or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.

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