Wind Farm Technician II

Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm siteAssist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outagesPerform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessaryAssist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshootingAssist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenanceAdherence to the company's values and behaviorsOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager -Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• Minimum 4 -years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution, with at least 2 years in wind turbine experienceAlternatively 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
• Wind Turbine Experience in Vestas, GE, Acciona, Nordex, etc. is -preferredMilitary experience in a technical field (electrical, electronics or mechanical)License or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman, Current Master Electrician License, and Wind Tech CertificateUnrestricted driver license in good standingWilling to relocate to within 1 hour drive of siteMust 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 hazardsMust be able to balance to: (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers(2) 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 dayAbility to follow standard work instructionsAbility to perform basic rigging & signalingKnowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power toolsKnowledge of environmental and safety policies and proceduresAbility to work within tight deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned Intermediate PC/Laptop skills Ability to create & save documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilize Teams for meetingsAbility to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a teamMotivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilitiesAbility to perform basic troubleshooting and repairs of electromechanical systemsAbility to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawingsIdentify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protectionIntermediate understanding of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motorKnowledge of power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC convertersKnowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desiredAbility to understand and communicate root causes requiredGood communication skills and must value being part of a teamSafety- Promote safety for all at all timesKnowledge of JHA/LOTO/Tailboard formsInitiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available informationWind 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 outdoorsMust be willing to live within 1 hour drive time to site - -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 87745
  
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  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
  
  RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.
  
  As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.
  
  Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together. -

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