RWE Clean Energy
RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area:
Operations & Maintenance; Power Plants
Remuneration:
Exempt
As
Wind Farm Technician II
you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with Operations mission. This role is responsible for safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks, and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.
Role Responsibilities
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 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
Assist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
Adherence to the company's values and behaviors
Job Requirements and Experiences
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
Minimum 4 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution
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
License or Certification Experience Substitutions include:
Current Journeyman = 2 years
Current Master Elecrician License = 2 years
Wind Tech Certiciate = 1 year
Unrestricted driver license in good standing
Willing to relocate within 1 hour drive of site
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with solid foundation in theory of operation is required
Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters
Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
Promote safety for all at all times
Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
Wind Farm site location including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.)
The work will occur within an office, warehouse, in turbines and outdoors
Physical Requirements
Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
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
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
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
Apply with just a few clicks:
ad code
90619.
Any questions? Contact HR:
rwece_recruiting@rwe.com
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).
As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area:
Operations & Maintenance; Power Plants
Remuneration:
Exempt
As
Wind Farm Technician II
you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with Operations mission. This role is responsible for safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks, and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.
Role Responsibilities
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 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
Assist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
Adherence to the company's values and behaviors
Job Requirements and Experiences
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
Minimum 4 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution
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
License or Certification Experience Substitutions include:
Current Journeyman = 2 years
Current Master Elecrician License = 2 years
Wind Tech Certiciate = 1 year
Unrestricted driver license in good standing
Willing to relocate within 1 hour drive of site
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with solid foundation in theory of operation is required
Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters
Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
Promote safety for all at all times
Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
Wind Farm site location including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.)
The work will occur within an office, warehouse, in turbines and outdoors
Physical Requirements
Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
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
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
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
Apply with just a few clicks:
ad code
90619.
Any questions? Contact HR:
rwece_recruiting@rwe.com
We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).
As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.