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The AES Clean Energy team is looking for a Wind Technician Apprentice to join us in Churubusco, NY
The person holding this position is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of wind turbine power generation equipment.Duties & responsibilities:
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Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
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Assure operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Maintain and complete tactical processes in a team oriented, multi-discipline environment.
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Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbine generation equipment.
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Carry out troubleshooting and repair activities to ensure that wind turbine generation equipment work at the optimum levels.
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Perform general and preventative maintenance on generators, pitch systems, yaw systems, cooling systems, and other wind turbine support systems.
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Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance.
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Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment.
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Experience in rotating machinery alignment.
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Complete other tasks as requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager.
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Varying day shift schedule allow up to 6 days a week of coverage. Will also be required to respond to call outs and work overtime as needed.
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Ability to enforce to and follow all safety policies.
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Ability to perform inspections of safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment.
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Must be timely and track time accurately.
Qualifications:
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Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
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Good decision-making skills.
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Proven planning and interpersonal skills.
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Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
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Ability to handle constantly evolving and emerging work priorities schedules and prioritizes work.
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Ability to understand and read electrical drawings and to read, write and comprehend technical information.
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Good digital literacy including Microsoft Office and other computer-based efficiency tools.
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Demonstrates decision making abilities, long term developmental capabilities and networking skills.
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Must have an unrestricted driver's license and speak English.
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Must meet the weight requirements for the safety equipment and wind turbine equipment.
Education:
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High School Diploma or GED required.
Technical Qualifications:
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Ability to work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations.
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Previous equivalent related experience and/or as the Company may determine to be an appropriate skill level.
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Successful completion of all training, education courses and/or skill level testing required by the Company for entry into this position.
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Knowledge of basic electrical testing equipment, commonly used bolts and torque values.
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.
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Work under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions.
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Possess high safety and environmental awareness.
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Ability to optimally communicate and interact with diverse groups.
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Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change.
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Troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems on variable pitch, variable speed turbines.
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Valid driver's license
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
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