Sr Wind Troubleshooting Technician
Job Location:
Palm Beach, FL - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition ID: 92542
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Position Specific Description
extEra Energys Power Generation Division is looking for aSenior Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Support Technicianthat provides real time technical support of NextEras wind sites across the US and Canada.This position is located in Palm Beach Gardens FL
Executes all critical renewable operations support processes at an advanced level including but not limited to troubleshooting equipment that is off-line and can be reset troubleshooting support for field personnel control parameter modifications and configuration management of wind turbine controls. Ensures control room compliance with all relevant regulatory compliance requirements. Daily execution of procedures and interpretation of trends and drawings. Requires ability to learn and operate new and existing SCADA systems. Position follows a 12-hour rotating shift that requires candidate to work nights weekends and some holidays. Position also requires occasional overtime.
The Senior Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Support Technician provides expertise in the resetting of equipment and development of troubleshooting instructions to minimize downtime and support field investigations and repair.
Other responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
- Work with engineering and technical services to understand root cause of turbine trips and collaborating on ways to eliminate trips
- Develop tools and work processes that support the advanced troubleshooting and return to service from central location
- Effectively communicates significant trends in equipment malfunctions to site and engineering personnel
Additional Requirements:
- Qualified Wind Technician with advanced experience using OEM tools for wind turbine technologies
- Capable of working independently with high degree of efficiency in troubleshooting wind turbines
- Minimum 3 years experience of field troubleshooting and repairing multiple manufacturers wind turbine models
- GE ToolBoxST or Siemens Handheld Controller Experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expert knowledge or familiarity with one or more of the following SCADA Systems:
- GE Visupro GE WindSCADA Suite GE ToolBoxST Siemens WPS Suite Fenway Siemens-Gamesa
- Ability to solve and communicate complex concepts in a way that is simple and easy to understand to a general engineering/management audience
- Proficient in MS Office Suite; Maximo; OSI PI Historian
Highly Desired:
Bachelors Degree in Engineering; Associates Degree in related field with some relevant experience
Job Overview
The Sr ROCC Operator position is a critical role within NextEra Energy Resources Remote Operations Control Center (ROCC) that centrally monitors and operates the companys extensive 54GW renewable energy portfolio. Operators are resposible for representing NEE to our diverse set of customers with real-time coordination for changing operating instructions and market conditions while maintinaing compliance with NERC FERC ISO/RTO and contractual requirements and responding to off-normal grid and generation events. Operators also coordinate internally with cross-functional teams for safe reliable operation of our existing assets and new site onboarding and monitoring through contruction. These duties include response to compliance and operational alarms coordination and communication for safety environmental and reliability events coordination for maintenance and testing generation event troubleshooting and restoration coordination of high-voltage clearances and substation fault troubleshooting and resets.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensures renewable generation assets operate in accordance with safety and compliance requirements
- Maximizes availability reliability and revenue through alarm monitoring and response
- Coordinates market participation with internal and external schedulers marketers transmission operators and balancing authorities
- Responds to troubleshoot and recover from off-normal events related to substation protection and operation
- Manages initial emergency response for safety cyber and environmental events
- Plans outages and executes high voltage switching orders to support equipment maintenance
- Mentors new hires on best practices and participates in qualification boards for new operators
- Supports development and maintenance of alarm and response strategy
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- High School Grad / GED
- Associates or Equivalent Experience
- Experience: 5 years
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors - Engineering
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Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Operations
Organization: NextEra Energy Resources LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes if applicable
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
