Description:
This position is responsible for the onsite operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment on renewable energy generation plants, and is effective in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager or Supervisor. Tech level will be determined by experience
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain wind turbine 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.
- Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Additional Responsibilities
- Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar 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.
- Perform duties around low, medium and high voltage.
- Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
Required Qualifications
- Successfully pass provisional period with meets or exceeds.
- Advanced 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 on a daily basis 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.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
- Exemplary team work, initiative and positive attitude.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Wind Turbine Technology
- Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation and maintenance; including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
- Experience in high voltage switching.
- Directly related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
- Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.