Wind Turbine Technician - Wind Turbine Technician Prin

Job Summary

Support the facility manager and wind team to assure the facility operates in accordance with Safety, Health and Environmental policies and standards while achieving maximum performance, reliability and profitability. Assist in coordinating and performing duties related to OEM and contractor oversight, equipment inspections, monitoring and repairs, including the start‑up, operation and shutdown of turbines, generators, exciters, transformers, switchyard and balance of plant equipment.

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Position is posted in a range;
Pay, title and grade will be based on the qualifications of the individual selected.

• Exercise care and good judgment in preventing accidents and protecting the safety and health of workers.
• Report any unsafe actions, conditions or near misses.
• Attend and participate in environmental, safety, health, technical, business and cultural training and meetings.
• Assist the work of other employees, OEM and contractors; provide instructions and guidance to others.
• Conduct JSAs, utilize JHAs and SDSs, and follow established plant and company guidelines in job briefings.
• Perform equipment inspections, monitoring and repairs to ensure proper, safe and efficient start‑up, operation and shutdown of turbines, generators, exciters, transformers, switchyard and balance of plant equipment.
• Operate valves, pumps, electrical disconnects, breakers and controls.
• Report abnormal plant equipment conditions and alarms.
• Assist in monitoring plant performance, investigate and correct abnormal conditions.
• Perform basic mechanical, hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting, repair or replacement of parts, testing, analysis and diagnosis of problems.
• Performs basic level operational wind turbine maintenance and installations; learn and become proficient in specialized tools.
• Assist in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic component corrective maintenance and repairs on balance of plant equipment.
• Assist in monitoring control, indicating and recording devices, comparing results with established standards and adjusting operating conditions.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Monitoring & Diagnostics Center on turbine issues, root‑cause investigations, fault diagnostics and performance upgrade analysis.
• Assist in counting/finding warehouse inventory and parts.
• Learn and use the work management systems to initiate, retrieve and update work orders, material requests, PMs and time entry, PASTA, etc.
• Learn and use computer applications and software programs to extract data, analyze trends and report status to ensure plant reliability and efficiency.
• Produce, revise and maintain records, technical reports, procedures and plant drawings.
• Initiate clearance permits/LOTO, isolate equipment and remove all stored energy in accordance with procedures.
• Assist in responding to emergencies and maintaining plant security.
• Learn and become proficient in up‑tower climbing/rescue, first aid, CPR and AED and incipient firefighting; conduct daily security checks.
• Assist in controlling access and activities at the wind farm.
• Operate hoists, forklift truck, small tractors, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, mobile and overhead cranes and automotive equipment; inspect scaffold and rigging after training.
• Use elementary, schematic, wiring and control diagrams to locate, troubleshoot and repair control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
• Perform work as identified in the MESH process and document safety, health near misses, incidents, accidents and environmental hazards.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED). Associate’s degree in wind, electrical, mechanical or related technology preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in the wind industry as a Wind Technician or related work experience in power plant generation (electrical maintenance, operations or plant construction), or a combination of these areas.
• Electrical experience working on/near various voltages ranging from 24V to 34.5kV; knowledge of voltages above 34.5kV is recommended.
• Must successfully complete a climbing test and be able to climb…