Local Unit & Position Description

Are you interested in helping enable the energy transition to clean and sustainable sources? Are you motivated to be part of a team of experts ensuring wind projects' robust installation and operation?

DNV’s Renewables group seeks a Wind Turbine Specialist to join our Wind Technology section. In this role, you will support technical advisory services as part of the Specialist team, focusing on wind turbine technical inspections, diagnostic tests, predictive analyses, failure investigations, and operational optimization.

This position is preferred to be based out of our Ciudad de Mexico or Queretaro office (MX).

What You’ll Do

• Provide project-related field inspection and support within Renewables Advisory SEMELA, focusing on wind turbine conditions, site operations, and project construction phases. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Performing technical inspections and testing on the condition of wind turbine equipment on-site
  • Performing incoming goods inspections at wind project sites
  • Conducting technical due diligence visits to inspect assets and O&M processes to assess project conditions objectively
  • Supporting/Performing construction monitoring site visits
  • Supporting root cause failure investigations through inspection and documentation of field conditions as well as follow-up analysis projects (both desk and field inspection work)
  • Meet company-required documentation reporting and administrative responsibilities.
  • Author detailed technical and analytical reports, write messages, emails, or technical notes to communicate clearly and objectively internally and to clients with accuracy and technical rigor
  • Complete company-required documentation in a timely manner, such as HSE documentation, time sheets, expense reports, inspection check sheets, tracking reports, and scheduling controls
  • Typically, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, while in the office. Hours are flexible, with starting times between 8.00 a.m. – 9.00 a.m. The working day is typically 8 hours, excluding lunch break. Fieldwork hours can vary depending on site needs and weather conditions

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Minimum two to three years of experience performing wind turbine maintenance, inspections, service, and/or operations
• Climb up a wind turbine tower ladder while carrying up to 15 kgs of gear, typically 100 m in height
• Experience with some of the following: wind turbine technical inspections, internal video probe inspections (borescope) of gearboxes, blades, tribology, SCADA/CMS, and generator testing
• Must have at least working knowledge of wind turbine systems, including gearboxes, blades, pitch and yaw systems, generators, towers and foundations, electrical cabling, controllers, and SCADA systems
• Experience in some of the following: wind turbine commissioning, maintenance, service, operation, quality assurance inspections, and assessment
• Knowledgeable in wind turbine project health and safety and environmental practices, which include but are not limited to lock out tag out, working at heights, hazard communication, hazardous waste, confined space, electrical safety, and personal protective equipment
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to learn new software
• Proficient in reading and understanding operational procedures and instructions, maintenance and inspection check sheets, and health and safety processes
• Sufficient physical fitness to perform multiple 80-125 m turbine climbs per day
• Enter confined or enclosed spaces according to the required procedures
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• High level of integrity discretion and adheres to company/client non-disclosure agreements
• Takes a customer service approach
• Both a team player and able to work independently for extended periods
• Ability to think critically about the task at hand and make suggestions for improvement
• Able to work effectively and professionally with diverse people, clients, and co-workers
• Flexible and adaptable, as issues and tasks may change quickly
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record
• Passport or documentation to allow international travel
• Requires the willingness and availability to travel frequently throughout the year for short periods (maximum: up to three weeks at a time). Estimated travel time expected 50-60% of the year
• Excellent written and verbal English-language communication skills, comfortable addressing large groups and managing subcontractors in the field
• We conduct pre-employment background screening

What is Preferred

• Experience with different wind turbine platforms is preferred
• One to two years of supervision and/or project management experience is a plus
• Training: current climbing at heights and climb rescue certificates desired, qualified electrical worker (600V ) a plus
• Proficient in reading and understanding mechanical and civil drawings and electrical schematics

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What We Offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Pension Plan
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election.**Please visit our website at www.dnv.com

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent assurance and risk management expert in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise, we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world's leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement and supporting all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.