Site Lead - Wind Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Site Lead directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As Site Lead, you will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of wind turbines and related equipment, including inspection, operations, and repairs at your assigned site. You will also handle troubleshooting to diagnose and fix problems that cause turbines to shut down or fail to operate properly and ensure proper operation of equipment and compliance with safety requirements and procedures.

During the construction and commissioning phase of this new wind farm, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Setting up the O&M building.
• Screening and helping with interviewing technicians.
• Actively supporting the commissioning process by providing technical support, troubleshooting, and component exchange.
• Inspecting turbines and documenting findings.
• Supporting the interim service period.
• Executing the construction punch list.
• Supporting Maintenance Service Agreement activation.

After site completion and the signed contract, you will:

• Assist and/or provide training and support to the Service Technicians so that each technician clearly understands how to perform component assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbine generators, related equipment, and support equipment associated with the wind farm.
• Train and support Service Technicians in preventative maintenance processes, such as Infrared Fault Detection Surveys, Corona Surveys, Ultrasonic Surveys, etc.
• Lead and support the Service Technicians in troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and retrofitting of low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components that are part of the wind turbine and its associated switch gear.
• Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building.
• Train personnel in the proper use of safety gear, protective equipment, and control of energy sources to ensure work is performed safely.
• Act with proficiency at Root Cause Analyses to accurately determine equipment failure and the reason for failures when they occur.
• Monitor the tool inventory at the wind farm, maintain consumables, and spare parts inventory.
• Provide leadership to the Service Technicians.
• Train and assist the Service Technicians on proper methods for performing preventative maintenance tasks on all wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Ensure safety, health requirements, and cleanliness of facility and equipment are met.
• Schedule and track the progress of wind turbine preventative maintenance to meet established guidelines.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Associate degree or technical school certificate, or 4 or more years of directly related work experience in place of a degree/technical certificate.
• 5 years of directly related work experience.
• Maintain required training certifications as required to perform assigned job assignments.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical testing equipment (i.e. various hand and power tools).
• Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high voltage equipment.
• Proficient with computers and standard software applications.
• Experience with SAP/J.D. Edwards and Maximo systems a plus.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders, work at heights of 100 meters, and move and manipulate up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in adverse and extreme weather conditions, in dust, pollen, weeds, grass, and in confined spaces.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full, valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic…