What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Wind Technician position at Brookfield Renewable U.S.?
Under the general direction of the Operations Manager and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, the Lead Wind Technician is responsible for planned and unplanned maintenance of the Kingman wind and solar asset. This role will assist in training technicians while working alongside the team for hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and operation of wind turbine and PV solar generation systems, high voltage systems, and related equipment.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Follow all health, safety, security, and environmental procedures, observe safe working practices, and maintain a safe working environment.
- Plan and execute all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance on multiple wind turbine platforms.
- Perform and train others on complex troubleshooting including but not limited to PLC systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and mechanical systems on multiple turbine platforms.
- Repair and replace all components associated with multiple wind turbine platforms.
- Travel and assist remote assets as needed.
- Participate in a rotating On Call shift as required.
- Use electrical test equipment to verify isolation and assist in troubleshooting of complex systems.
- Perform High, Medium and Low Voltage switching and assist with training others.
- Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Operations Manager with minimal supervision.
- Operate and maintain a company vehicle.
- Use and maintain company-issued tools.
- Read and comprehend electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Perform Contractor Monitoring as required.
- Document inventory, time, and work descriptions in a computer-based management system.
- Possess a high school diploma or GED and have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on variable pitch, variable speed wind turbines.
- Ability to climb multiple towers per day up to 90 meters unassisted, in various weather conditions to perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
- Ability to lift, move, place, and/or handle objects up to 50lbs unassisted and up to 100lbs assisted.
- Ability to work with and differentiate between color-coded electrical wires.
- Ability to complete all Brookfield HSSE requirements within 3 months of onboarding.
- Experience with repair and maintenance of wind turbine/generator systems and related equipment as follows: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic as well as PLC programming and troubleshooting skills and ability to perform related essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Substation, relay and HV experience is preferred
- Hold a valid US Driver’s License
- Knowledge of Windows based software including Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Experience with related mechanical and electrical OSHA safety standards
- Experience with Brookfield HSS&E Program and Culture
