Wind Turbine Technician – Power

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

Location:

Arlington, OR. Salary Range: $28.00 to $40.50 hourly. Sign‑on Bonus: $5000.
* For selected candidates, we assist with relocation.

Avangrid Power is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician opening. The company will determine tech level based on experience and education. This position is responsible for onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on a wind‑powered generation plant and leads in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment 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.

• 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. About 10‑15% travel may be required.
• Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily 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.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative and positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Weight must not exceed 285 lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.

• One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools).
• 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 daily 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.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative and positive attitude.
• Valid…