What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Service Engineer position at Leeward Renewable Energy?
LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.
LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.
Job Summary:
This position (P2) reports to the Manager of Turbine Engineering and is responsible for assisting the turbine engineering team improve equipment safety, reliability, and performance. The field service engineer will gather information from the field, test equipment, inspect equipment, and develop maintenance procedures with the end goal of improving the reliability and safety of plant equipment.
Essential Functions:
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.
LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment.
Job Summary:
This position (P2) reports to the Manager of Turbine Engineering and is responsible for assisting the turbine engineering team improve equipment safety, reliability, and performance. The field service engineer will gather information from the field, test equipment, inspect equipment, and develop maintenance procedures with the end goal of improving the reliability and safety of plant equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Perform wind turbine foundation testing and inspections
- Perform drivetrain borescope inspections
- Perform wind turbine tower corrosion inspections
- Perform generator and electrical system testing
- Overseeing major turbine component replacements
- Quality control on major turbine component repairs and replacements
- Perform inspections of blades and review blade damage
- Gather data for root cause analysis
- Develop maintenance procedures
- Perform reviews of maintenance procedure effectiveness in the field
- Assist in development and safe use of additional equipment evaluation techniques
- Troubleshoot and maintain testing equipment and tools
- Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or similar from an ABET-accredited institution
- 0-3 years of relevant technical experience; experience with wind power generation preferred
- Strong working knowledge of wind turbine design, operation, and maintenance
- Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, diagrams and other common specifications of mechanical systems
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and other common specifications in the electrical power industry
- Good communication skills, including ability to write inspection reports and work instructions
- Ability to be self-motivated, remain focused, meet deadlines, and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to manage priorities in a complex, dynamic environment
- Ability to work with site management teams to ensure the success of projects for the benefit of your internal customers
- Ability to climb and work safely at wind turbine heights (200 ft – 300 ft)
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting and reaching
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 50%
- Demonstrated ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver's license
Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.