Correctives Associate Tech

Position: Large Correctives Associate Tech
Location: Roscoe

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area:

Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration:
Exempt

The Large Correctives Technician Associate reports to, assists and supports the Supervisor of Large Correctives department in managing and coordinating the operations of the large correctives activities performed for RWE Americas Operations, in order to ensure safe and efficient operations, minimizing costs and optimizing performance in accordance with the RWE Americas mission and essential behaviors.

Role Responsibilities:

* Ensures that all operations and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site

* Performs up-tower major component replacements on multiple turbines manufactures, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa and/or Mitsubishi.

* Assists in transportation, setup and the operation of up-tower gearbox replacement tools

* Ensures proper storage, maintenance and handling of all Large Corrective tools and equipment

* Travels up to 5 weeks at a time with at least one week return-home rotation

* Is self-motivated; has the ability to work successfully, safely and independently at remote wind farm locations

* Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain an RWE Americas-sponsored, Commercial Driver License (CDL), if so requested by RWEA for mobilization of our main component equipment

* All other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Experiences:

* High School Diploma or equivalent required

* Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

* Minimum 2 years of overall experience with at least 1 year in to operations and/or maintenance of power generation and related facilities

* Self-motivating and able to make cost efficient decisions and take necessary actions without specific directions

* High standards of integrity, honor, ethics, safety, productivity and attention to details.

* Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools

* Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures

* Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements:

* Must pass a fit-for-duty medical examination upon hiring and every 2 years thereafter and maintain a body weight of 270 lbs or less

* Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

* Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)

* Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day

* Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

* The work also requires flexibility and full range of movement in confined spaces

Work Environment:

* Primarily a field environment; may include hazardous conditions such as working at height up to 300', working in confined spaces, exposure to blood borne pathogens, exposure to energized electrical and rotating equipment, and working in extreme hot and cold conditions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE's 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind,…