Wind Turbine Technician - Power at Iberdrola in Wasco, OR

Position Description 

This Wind Turbine Technician position is responsible for the onsite operation, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines under minimal supervision as directed by the Plant Manager or Site Lead. Appropriate technical level will be determined depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.   

Responsibilities 

• Operate and maintain wind turbines along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.  

• Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.  

• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.  

• Comply with all project’s environmental health and safety programs.  

• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.   

• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.  

• Perform various retrofits and design modifications. 

• Support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs. 

• Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems. 

• Knowledge of turbine equipment, including safety regulations.  

• Work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule. 

• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice. 

• Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage. 

• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.  

Required Qualifications  

• Successfully pass provisional period with meets or exceeds.  

• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools.  

• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub. 

• Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 51 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.  

• Ability to work on electrical systems and differentiate between color coded wires. 

• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.   

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  

• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.  

• Exemplary teamwork, initiative, and positive attitude. 

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.  

• Weight must not exceed 225lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Associate degree in Wind Turbine Technology  

• Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.  

• Experience in high voltage switching.  

• Directly related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude. 

• Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.  

Additional Success Factors 

• Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.   

• Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors. 

• Ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time-sensitive projects and priorities.  

• Takes action beyond that required by explicit job responsibilities; sets high performance goals and originates action rather than responding to the action of others. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.

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