Wind Technician II, Priddy Wind Site

As the on-site Wind Technician II, at the Priddy Wind Farm located in Goldthwaite, TX, you will operate and maintain the site by optimizing wind generation availability and performance through established procedures with the highest regard for health, safety and environment compliance. Adaptability is crucial as tasks may vary depending on operational needs and requirements. Your primary responsibilities involve troubleshooting, repairing, reconnecting, and inspecting electrical equipment, including substations and overall site performance.

From time to time you will be required to support other wind assets during planned outages and emergencies, potentially requiring overnight stays. Furthermore, you ll be part of an on-call rotation and must reside within 50 miles of the site to respond promptly to outages and emergencies.

In this role your key responsibilities everyday will be:

• Manage high voltage energized equipment and must follow all safety procedures including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) grounding and other safety precautions
• Collaborate with service providers and contractors, you will oversee daily work activities, produce various reports, operate site equipment, and coordinate with local utilities and Independent System Operators (ISOs) for switching and curtailments
• Ensure compliance with ENGIE and regulatory agency standards, you ll conduct inspections and recurring checks on site equipment. Participate in behavior-based safety programs, enforce safety procedures, and conduct orientations and meetings to promote a safe working environment
• Inspections and serving as the main contact for landowners, you ll manage spare parts inventory, coordinate contractor work, and maintain cleanliness on-site
• Gain and maintain GWO training is required, as well as participating in turbine climbing activities
• Recommend for operational and maintenance improvements, offer equipment operation training, and utilize Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques to address failures. You will work on computerized work order systems for purchase requisitions and receiving statuses
• From time to time you will be required to support other wind assets during planned outages and emergencies, potentially requiring overnight stays. Furthermore, you ll be part of an on-call rotation and must reside within 50 miles of the site to respond promptly to outages and emergencies

What You ll Bring

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum two (2) years of experience and knowledge of Wind generation, Power Plant, or Substation Maintenance where you have working knowledge of industrial electrical or substation equipment including breaker, disconnects, transformers, contractors
• Must have or be willing to obtain certification as substation technician within twelve (12) months of hire date
• Comfortable standing, kneeling, or crouching for extended periods
• This is a field position requiring regular travel to client site(s)
• This role requires daily attendance at a worksite
• Must be available to travel domestically to other solar plants for emergencies and assist with outages
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver  license/clean driving record to drive company vehicle on and around the plant
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The position consists of 50% work indoors and 50% work outdoors depending on site needs; outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly Range: $27.39 – $36.48 USD Hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan and emergency or on-call pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

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