1 Wind Technician I- Arlington, OR Job in Arlington, OR
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EDP Renewables North America is Hiring a Wind Technician I- Arlington, OR Near Arlington, OR
Description
- Ensure proper operation and maintenance of wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment including substation and tower switchgear
- Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job-appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels or implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol
- Identify gaps in safety standards and safety risks in the environment, implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management
- Demonstrate and promote integrity, strong initiative, and teamwork
- Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs and act as a safety role model
- Work with and respond to EDPRs Remote Operations Control Center when necessary to coordinate remote operations
- Complete all required training in a satisfactory manner and timeframe
- Participate in on-the-job training with on-site personnel
- Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures
- Adhere to internal controls in effect
- Additional duties as required
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical school education preferred
- The ideal candidate should have a strong mechanical background, specifically gearing-related.
- Willingness and ability to pass a background investigation and drug test
- Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
- 1 – 2 years relevant experience in wind energy or a related industry.
- Understanding of Microsoft products and complementing products.
- Experience with power plant operations and maintenance, wind plant operations and turbines (including turbine power converters specifically), high voltage switching, and post-operational repair and maintenance of turbines.
- Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment tools, various hand, and power tools) and with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance including working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
- Proficient knowledge of SQL Server software, facility management, reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
- Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision and support initiatives.
- Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet-based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data.
- Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated.
- Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on wind farm sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
- Walking: Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on wind farm sites
- Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form
- Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Climbing:
- Ability to climb turbine towers in excess of 100 meters in height to access the work area
- Weight must be between 125 lbs. and 275 lbs., excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks, to be in accordance with the ANSI Fall Protection Standards.
- Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
- Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on wind farm sites
- Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Qualifications
Education
Required
Preferred
Experience
Preferred
1 – 2 years relevant experience in wind energy or a related industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Job Summary
Full Time
Utilities
$64k-84k (estimate)
11/25/2023
04/01/2024
edprnorthamerica.com
HOUSTON, TX
200 - 500
2007
GABRIEL ALONSO IMAZ
$200M - $500M
Utilities
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