Lead Wind Technician Jobs

Key Accountabilities:

Operate and maintain wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment and facilities, including substation, transmission lines, collection system, tower switchgear, roads, O&M building and other various Balance of Plant activities.

• Provide hands on technical support with generation equipment and power delivery systems as well as with facility civil work, building maintenance and up keep.
• Support Facility Manager in all areas of the operating site.
• Operate and Maintain service vehicles and equipment.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Maintain tools in good working order and keep well organized.
• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM and/or Pattern Energy maintenance practices.
• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.
• Support facility public relations and community interactions.
• Perform down time reporting, data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Willingness and desire to increase professional knowledge of turbine equipment, including safety regulations. May require travel to other wind sites within U.S. or Canada.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of discrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to climb 80+ meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
• Weight must not exceed 265 lbs. excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Ability to frequently lift items weighing 1 to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items from 61 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice. Participate in an on-call schedule.
• Ability to work around low, medium and high voltage.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, meg-ohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools.)

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

• Canidates must be willing and able to work with high workloads in stressful conditions and in a physically demanding setting while maintaining professional, non-confrotantional behavior and demonstrating the utmost ethical values. Examples include but are not limited to traveling, harsh temperatures, extreme driving conditions and various 24/7 working hours.
• Must reside within 60 miles of the facilities O&M building.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.