Wind Turbine Technician - Power

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The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location. The salary range for Technician I to Technician III is $30.75 to $44.50 hourly DOE.

Location:

Boulevard, CA.

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and associated substation, collection, and transmission systems.
• Read schematics and troubleshoot 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 manufacturer requirements.
• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Perform various retrofits and design modifications.
• Perform QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents; support Construction in Mechanical and Commissioning walk‑downs.

• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.
• Willingness to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice, participating in an on‑call schedule.
• Travel to other sites on short notice; about 10‑15% travel may be required.
• Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

• One year college or technical school certificate, or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.
• Advanced computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
• Ability to lift items up to 60 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Work with electrical wires and differentiate color‑coded wires.
• Interpret and follow instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Solve practical problems amid limited standardization.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance, crane and rigging requirements.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, and positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Weight must not exceed 285 lbs (excluding equipment) when performing job‑related tasks.

• Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; specific experience with wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
• Experience in high voltage switching.
• Related experience requiring strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.

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. 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, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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