Plant Technician I - Renewables
Iberdrola
- USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Tech II opening. (The company will determine Tech level based on
experience and education) This position is responsible for the onsite
operations, maintenance, repairs and replacement of equipment on a wind
powered generation plant, and leads in all areas of plant operations as
directed by the Plant Manager.
Responsibilities include:This position is responsible for the onsite operation, maintenance,
repair and replacement of equipment on renewable energy generation
plants, and is effective in all areas of plant operations as directed by
the Plant Manager or Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain wind turbine and solar equipment along with
transmission systems.
- Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated
variable speed control systems and components.
- Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement
requirements.
- Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
- Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance
- Adhere to effective internal controls.
- Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant
- Perform various retrofits and design modifications.
- Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting
- If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and
Additional Responsibilities
- Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment,
- Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short
- Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice.
- 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
of education and experience.
- Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.
testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and
power tools).
- Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets,
use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
- Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters on a daily basis to
- Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and
- Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between
- Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of
exists.
- Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance
- Demonstrated team work, initiative and positive attitude.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
- Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation and
power converters and inverters.
- Experience in high voltage switching.
- Directly related experiences gained in fields that require a
- Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.
of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug
screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some
cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a
prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or
where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor
Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee
will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Renewables 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, status as an individual
with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or
state law.Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the
event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their
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