Wind Technician

$68,000 - $80,000/Yr

Solect Energy - Panhandle, TX

posted 3 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Panhandle, TX
Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Wind Technician position at Pattern Energy involves the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment at a wind-powered generation plant. The role supports the Facility Manager and requires hands-on technical support for generation equipment, power delivery systems, and facility maintenance. The technician will operate and maintain wind turbines and associated equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment and facilities.
  • Support Facility Manager in all areas of the operating site.
  • Provide hands-on technical support with generation equipment and power delivery systems.
  • Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions.
  • Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
  • Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM and/or Pattern Energy maintenance practices.
  • Maintain tools in good working order and keep well organized.
  • Perform downtime reporting, data collection, and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
  • Support facility public relations and community interactions.

Requirements

  • One year college or technical school certificate; or 5-7 years of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to climb 80+ meter steel towers on a daily basis.
  • Ability to frequently lift items weighing 1 to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items from 61 to 100 pounds.
  • Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems.
  • Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice.
  • Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to work around low, medium and high voltage.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of discrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Weight must not exceed 265 lbs. excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
  • Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
  • Experience with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
  • Experience in wind plant operations and turbine experience; including specific experience in wind turbine power converters.
  • Experience in medium/high voltage switching.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Family care benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off and bonding leave
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Employee referral bonuses
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