Wind Field Service Engineer

Overview

Provide first-line field support, engineering investigations, and maintenance for wind turbines.

Key Responsibilities

• field inspection
• troubleshooting
• qa/qc review
• root cause
• data collection
• vendor management

Tasks

-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.

Requirements

• electrical
• hydraulic
• cad
• bs engineering
• root cause
• loto

What You Bring

-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.

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Benefits

-Travel, including overnight on short notice (up to 50%) with occasional flexible hours.

About Clearway Energy Group

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas (h‑1b, tn, e‑3, etc.) for this position.