Wind Technician Apprentice

Location: New York

** Fortune 500 company
** that's leading the charge in the global energy revolution. With operations spanning
** 14 countries**, AES is committed to shaping a future through innovation and collaboration. Our dedication to innovation has earned us recognition as one of the
** Top Ten Best Workplaces for Innovators
** by Fast Company in 2022. And with our certification as a
** Great Place to Work**, you can be confident that you're joining a company that values its people just as much as its groundbreaking ideas.

AES is proudly
** ranked #1 globally
** in renewable energy sales to corporations, and with **$12.7B in revenues in 2023**, we have the resources and expertise to make a significant impact as we provide electricity to
** 25 million customers worldwide.
** As the world moves towards a net-zero future, AES is committed to meeting the Paris Agreement's goals by 2050. Our innovative solutions, such as
** 24/7 carbon-free energy
** for data centers, are setting the pace for rapid, global decarbonization.

If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a cleaner, more sustainable future - we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.

The Wind Technician Apprentice will work at a wind farm in
** Bliss, NY** (address of the site is: 3700 route 78 Bliss, NY 14024). The typical work hours are Monday - Friday, 6am - 4.30pm. The role also requires working on-call hours and overtime.

Any experience with turbines by GE 1.5, Vestas V-80 and/or Siemens 2.3 turbines is a plus.

Applicants must live in the area, or be willing to move, and have a valid driver's license.

The person holding this position is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of wind turbine power generation equipment.
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* Duties & responsibilities:

*** Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
* Assure operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Maintain and complete tactical processes in a team oriented, multi-discipline environment.
* Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbine generation equipment.
* Carry out troubleshooting and repair activities to ensure that wind turbine generation equipment work at the optimum levels.
* Perform general and preventative maintenance on generators, pitch systems, yaw systems, cooling systems, and other wind turbine support systems.
* Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance.
* Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment.
* Experience in rotating machinery alignment.
* Complete other tasks as requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager.
* Varying day shift schedule allow up to 6 days a week of coverage. Will also be required to respond to call outs and work overtime as needed.
* Ability to enforce to and follow all safety policies.
* Ability to perform inspections of safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment.
* Must be timely and track time accurately.
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* Qualifications:

*** Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
* Good decision-making skills.
* Proven planning and interpersonal skills.
* Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
* Ability to handle constantly evolving and emerging work priorities schedules and prioritizes work.
* Ability to understand and read electrical drawings and to read, write and comprehend technical information.
* Good digital literacy including Microsoft Office and other computer-based efficiency tools.
* Demonstrates decision making abilities, long term developmental capabilities and networking skills.
* Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and speak English.
* Must meet the weight requirements for the safety equipment and wind turbine equipment.
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* Education:

*** High School Diploma or GED required.
** Technical

Qualifications:

** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
* Ability to work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations.
* Previous equivalent related experience and/or as the Company may determine to be an appropriate skill level.
* Successful completion of all training, education courses and/or skill level testing required by the Company for entry into this position.
* Knowledge of basic electrical testing equipment, commonly used bolts and torque values.
** Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
* Work under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions.
* Possess high safety and environmental awareness.
* Ability to optimally communicate and interact with diverse groups.
* Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change.
* Troubleshoot…