Wind Technician I
Location: Taloga Wind Farm
Responsibilities
- Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment.
- Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
- Documents all work performed, parts used and time spent using computer based service reporting procedures.
- Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems.
- Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
- Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized.
- Work a flexible on call schedule when needed. This may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to progress as a technician and take guidance from superiors.
- Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Site Supervisor and Site Manager with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
- Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work.
- Able to create, edit or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- An A.S. degree (electrical or technical) is preferred.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Requirements:
- Able to safely handle and work with objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Able to report to the work site without transportation assistance.
- Able to climb ladders unassisted up to 300 feet.
- Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
- Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
- Able to travel as required.
- Knowledge of and the ability to use various hand tools.
- Able to work safely in a confined space.
- Able to meet the requirements of Clearway's Qualified Electrical Worker program.
Clearway is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability
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NRG Energy, Inc.
1201 Fannin Street
Houston
Texas United States
www.nrgenergy.com