Wind Technician - Travel

Invenergy - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Field Troubleshooting Technician- Wind at Invenergy, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Wind operating fleet, focusing primarily on in-field troubleshooting and return to service efforts. This position requires extensive travel within the US to assist both Invenergy-owned and third-party contracted sites, ensuring that wind turbines are efficiently diagnosed and repaired. You will also be responsible for training newer technicians and managing operational tasks while adhering to safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel within the US fleet to support Invenergy owned and third party contracted sites on various scopes of work including advanced troubleshooting, pilot program initiatives, de-rated turbines, and complex repairs.
• Diagnose faults and repair equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, and/or processes.
• Assist with managing deliverables and contractual obligations, while interfacing with internal/external parties.
• Prepare and implement operating procedures which comply with company, customer, and industry standards and ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Support High Voltage switching, as needed.
• Identify, document, and communicate opportunities for operational and quality improvements.
• Obtain, compile, and analyze information to properly identify course of action for proactive and reactive maintenance and repairs.
• Provide a high level of professionalism and technical expertise, while working with minimal oversight.
• Lead, assist and work alongside technicians in all aspects of their required job duties pertaining to operational and contractual obligations at each site.
• Perform on-the-job (OJT) training functions with site technicians.
• Evaluate and supervise contractor scope and repair work as it pertains to returning equipment to operation.
• Perform QA/QC inspections at all locations across the fleet and provide feedback on best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Efficiently manage personal travel arrangements.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Accomplished and proven troubleshooter with a minimum of 2 years wind turbine experience.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• GE wind turbine experience.
• Knowledge of CMMS (EAM).
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Proficiency with equipment software to include GE Toolbox ST, GE Webpages, SCADA, Visu-pro, and CMS systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, bonus, paid time off.