Wind Field Service Engineer
Clearway Energy Group
Support wind turbine fleet with field troubleshooting, maintenance, inspections, and project transition.
7 days ago ago
$89,000 - $110,000
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
San Diego, CA
Field
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Origination and business development
Project development
Engineering, procurement and construction management
Capital markets
Commercial operations
Asset management
Energy management
Sector Specialisms
Utility-scale Wind
Solar
Community Solar
Energy Storage
Natural Gas
Thermal Infrastructure
Renewable Power
Conventional Power Generation
Role
What you would be doing
inspection docs
troubleshooting
qa/qc
maintenance
performance optimization
root cause
- Develop field inspection documentation and checklists for field technicians to conduct inspections to support project tracking and deliverables.
- Work directly with wind farm operations teams to troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve equipment issues.
- Support and review QA/QC and commissioning processes used on site during project development.
- Support Wind Operations across the full lifecycle spanning installation and commissioning, operations in and out of warranty, repower and decommissioning.
- Support site weekly availability calls to identify site/platform/fleet trends and identify opportunities for projects via common issues.
- Attend vendor teardowns to build knowledge and experience to diagnose and recognize component-specific failure modes.
- Support operational activities for corrective and preventative maintenance of wind turbines.
- Support various programs focused on wind fleet performance optimization (includes topics related to mechanical, electrical, software, blades, and foundations).
- Supervise vendors and contractors in the field to ensure Engineering work procedures and quality standards are followed and to support technical due diligence and issue resolution.
- Act as a pseudo-Program Manager for Engineering projects to ensure cross-company communication between various Clearway groups, sites, and vendors.
- Support specialized field repairs and major component replacements, particularly new procedures, technology, and vendors that require Engineering validation.
- Leverage site visits to identify opportunities for future Engineering projects from site need, open-eyed inspections of towers while on site, opportunities for improved tooling, processes, or safety issues.
- Support development of maintenance procedures, work instructions, and safety procedures, including implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance practices for the fleet.
- Develop relationships with site managers and technicians to build trust and improve/sustain working relationships and garner support for projects and work requests.
- Perform field investigations and generate reports on equipment failures.
- Adhere to appropriate company health, safety, environment, and quality processes for the business utilizing industry best practice.
- Support transition of new projects from construction to operations phase by becoming familiar with critical construction/assembly processes and commissioning instructions.
- Make recommendations on equipment maintenance, equipment manufacturers, and tooling based on objective observations, empirical measurements, and operational data.
- Support root cause analyses (RCAs) of turbines, main components, and other high-impact failures/faults.
- Provide engineering support to field personnel for corrective and preventative maintenance of turbines.
- Collect data on site and contribute knowledge and insight that will drive engineering actions and projects.
- Participate in continuous improvement processes relating to fleet-wide initiatives.
- Conduct field surveys pulling together info from multiple sites and vendor/supplier input to drive and direct programs, make decisions about key processes, and turn the results into Engineering programs.
- Keep records, maintain documentation, and compile reports as required by company policy and procedures.
- Attend industry trade shows and conferences to identify emerging trends/technology/vendors that can support Clearway issues.
What you bring
electrical
hydraulic
cad
bs engineering
reliability
10+ yrs
- Must have an in-depth understanding of electrical or hydraulic pitch systems (both are preferable).
- Must possess excellent skills to troubleshoot turbine faults, failures and recommend appropriate corrective action plans.
- Must possess an excellent understanding of maintenance plans and protocols.
- Must be able to effectively communicate and work with site personnel as well as third-party contractors.
- Demonstrated experience in failure investigations of major components such as main bearings, gearboxes, and generators.
- Experience with technical writing for work instructions and technical specifications.
- Ability or willingness to learn Computer Aided Drafting & Modeling to develop in-house design solutions to be installed/retrofit into Clearway turbines.
- Ability to climb wind turbines with or without a climb assist. Capable of working at heights of up to 390’.
- Ability to interpret/follow/develop technical instructions in verbal, written, diagrammatic, and schedule formats.
- Ability to travel with short-term notice to Clearway Energy sites throughout the continental U.S.
- Must have an in-depth understanding of electrical (controls and power systems) and mechanical systems.
- Experience developing reliability, maintenance optimization, and repair/upgrade options for wind turbines.
- Must have experience with converter systems and blades.
- In-depth level knowledge of various drivetrain system designs employed in wind turbines.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to both a technical and non-technical audience, including all levels of the organization, from upper management to site personnel.
- Enthusiasm to trial new products, hardware, software, and solutions using incremental risk strategies.
- Willingness to learn a wide range of technical Engineering topics and use that experience to execute field programs and solutions.
- 10 years of direct experience with multiple wind turbine platforms and 5+ years in field engineering or similar role.
- Experience in gearbox and generator root cause analysis and development of up-tower mitigation options, repair processes, and upgrade solutions.
- Experience with analytical processing and analysis of turbine operational data to assess turbine, site, and cross-site performance.
- Must possess understanding of lubrication and tribology and basic knowledge of oil analytics.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering or field operations and maintenance is required.
- Must have familiarity with BOP components: PMT, transformer vaults, capacitor banks, substations.
- Experience following and developing reliability programs.
- Knowledge of proper use of LOTO for energy isolation.
- Experience developing requirements and selection processes for approved 3rd party major component service providers.
- Experience with setup and design of experiments for field measurements as well as experience with Engineering measurement tools.
- BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is highly preferred. Will consider years’ experience in lieu of an undergraduate degree. High school diploma minimally required.
- Demonstrated experience or willingness to learn boroscoping techniques, especially for gearboxes and generators.
- Experience with statistics and analytics around fault frequency and impact to production.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, technical manuals, and commissioning instructions.
- Travel, including overnight on short notice (up to 50%) with occasional flexible hours.
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Visa Sponsorship- clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (e.g., h‑1b, tn, e‑3).
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Company
Overview
- Clearway Energy Group has a strong foothold in the renewable energy sector, driving the transition to clean energy.
- The company specializes in utility-scale solar, wind, and energy storage projects, providing a sustainable energy future.
- With a growing portfolio of assets, Clearway is one of the largest independent renewable energy companies in the U.S.
- Founded in 2018, Clearway focuses on expanding its capabilities in the renewable sector through long-term investments.
- The company's projects span across the U.S., from large solar farms in California to wind farms in the Midwest.
- Clearway is committed to modernizing the grid with innovative energy solutions that power homes and businesses.
- In addition to its clean energy projects, the company provides energy storage solutions to optimize grid reliability.
- Helping customers achieve their clean energy goals is a top priority.
- Sustainability is about focusing on the long term and is a deeply held value.
- Being a good corporate citizen is a fundamental value.
- We strive to be good stewards of the environment, good neighbors, and to cultivate a trustworthy reputation.
- We act with integrity and accountability to get the job done.
- We aspire to bring out the best in everyone.
- We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world.
- We share setbacks and celebrate successes.
95% Carbon-Free
Electricity Generation
Achieved 95% carbon-free electricity generation a year ahead of the 2035 target.
17M MWh Zero
Zero-Low Carbon Electricity
Produced 17 million MWh of zero- or low-carbon electricity, enough to power over 2 million homes.
2.5% Spending
LEADS Supplier Commitment
Raised supplier spending to 2.5% towards Local, Environmentally Aware, Diverse, and Small (LEADS) businesses.
100% Community Engagement
Renewable Sites
All renewable sites over 50 MW now have community engagement plans, achieving the target a year early.
- Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from flexible assets in 2024 were 0.46 M tCO₂ and 0.00456 M tCO₂ respectively
- 100% net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 2050 commitment
- Avoided 9.1 million metric tons of CO₂ via customer partnerships
- Ownership portfolio: 6.6 GW renewables + 2.5 GW flexible generation
- Operating portfolio: 9.1 GW renewables + 2.8 GW flexible generation
- Generated 16.2 M MWh of carbon-free electricity
- DEI efforts focus on People, Products & Customers, and Purchasing
- People: structured processes for recruitment, retention, engagement, and training
- Products & Customers: partnerships targeting underserved markets and customer diversification
- Purchasing: implementing non-discriminatory supplier practices and building supplier diversity program
- Employee Inclusion Groups (voluntary and company-sponsored) support demographic populations and foster inclusive communities
- Equal opportunity employer encouraging minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans
- 4-pronged DEI framework: metrics, processes, education, and programmatic initiatives
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