Wind Turbine Technician - Power

Location:

Mathis, TX

Salary Range:
Technician I to Technician III range: $31.25 to $45.50 hourly DOE

Avangrid Power is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician position. 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.

• Operating and maintaining wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
• Reading schematics and troubleshooting complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
• Performing mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturer requirements.
• Complying with all project environmental health and safety programs.
• Performing preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
• Adhering to effective internal controls.
• Performing data collection and preparing reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Performing various retrofits and design modifications.
• Performing various QA/QC functions, compiling and submitting supporting documents of items found. If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.

• Increasing 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 (10-15% travel).
• Performing duties around low, medium, and high voltage.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

• 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 driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Weight must not exceed 285 lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.

• Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; including specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
• Experience in high voltage switching.
• Related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.

PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash.

A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.

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