Wind Technician II

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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 more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

The Wind Technician Apprentice will work at a wind farm in Churubusco, NY (address of the site is: 23 Lost Nation Rd, Churubusco, NY 12923).Any experience with turbines by GE 1.5, Vestas V-80 and/or Siemens 2.3 turbines.

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.

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 execute 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 adhere to and follow all safety policies.

Ability to perform inspections of safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment.

Must be on time and track time correctly.

MULTI-SKILLS Electrical Maintenance- troubleshooting and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including contractors, motors, breakers and wiring.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

3 – 5 years’ related experience required working in a power plant environment preferred.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

Good decision-making skills.

Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.

Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.

Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities schedules and prioritizes work.

Ability to analyze technical information and make sound judgement decisions and recommendations.

Ability to understand and read electrical drawings and to read, write and comprehend technical information.

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