Wind Farm Technician II

• Promote safety for all at all times
• Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
• Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site
• Assist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
• Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
• Assist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages
• Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
• (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers
• Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
• (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines

• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
• Must be able to balance to:

(1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers

(2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines

• Wind Farm site location including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.)
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Current Journeyman = 2 years
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• License or Certification Experience Substitutions include:

Current Journeyman = 2 years

Current Master Elecrician License = 2 years

Wind Tech Certiciate = 1 year

• Willing to relocate within 1 hour drive of site
• Current Master Elecrician License = 2 years
• Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
• Wind Tech Certiciate = 1 year
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution
• Unrestricted driver license in good standing
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with solid foundation in theory of operation is required
• Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
• Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis. During this task, employee must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
• Degree Substitution would be a 2 year or 4 year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or on-line) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar