Mechanical Engineer – Wind Turbine Operations, Maintenance

• Provide engineering support for the operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines.
• Analyze mechanical failures and equipment performance to identify root causes and recommend effective corrective actions.
• Evaluate turbine operational data, maintenance records, SCADA information, and condition monitoring reports to identify trends and improve asset performance.
• Support troubleshooting of major mechanical components, including gearboxes, main bearings, main shafts, pitch systems, yaw systems, drive trains, hydraulic systems, and lubrication systems.
• Develop engineering recommendations to improve turbine reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency; including the implementation of engineering modifications, retrofits, and fleet-wide improvement projects.
• Support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance (CBM) programs.
• Collaborate with field technicians, site managers, reliability engineers, and wind turbine manufacturers (OEMs) to resolve complex technical issues.
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and service bulletins.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering documentation, and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel when required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Technically astute, strong attention to detail, and capable of expertise-based problem solving
• Commitment to produce high-quality work and make decisions based on established quality standards, policies and procedures
• Excels in collaborative team environments and independent work, with well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• High level of computer literacy including MS Office
• Willingness and flexibility to travel

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on wind turbine operation, maintenance, and reliability improvement. Proficient in analyzing mechanical failures and operational data to enhance asset performance and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Mechanical Engineering Degree
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• SCADA Systems Analysis
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Mechanical Failure Analysis
• Turbine Performance Evaluation
• Engineering Recommendations Development
• Technical Report Preparation
• Condition Monitoring

• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Project Management

• Utility-Scale Wind Turbines
• Gearboxes
• Pitch Systems
• Yaw Systems
• Hydraulic Systems

• MS Office
• Engineering Drawings Review
• Technical Documentation
• Service Bulletins