Senior Wind Plant Technician, Elk River

~ Avangrid Renewables is at the forefront of transforming the way the U.S. produces and uses energy. ~

Strongly positioned to develop, build, and operate the clean energy infrastructure of the future, Avangrid Renewables is already generating power from nearly 60 renewable energy projects for its utility-scale customers in the United States and helping lead America's transition to a renewable energy future.

Avangrid Renewables is the second-largest provider of clean, renewable wind power in the U.S. with more than 6,000 MW of owned and controlled wind and solar power facilities. We produce an economic windfall for numerous rural communities while providing clean, affordable power to our customers.

The company also operates 636 MW of natural gas-fired generation and a state-of-the-art 24-7 National Control Center, which acts as the nerve center of the company's generation portfolio, making it one of the few companies capable of providing structured energy solutions and allowing large industrial and commercial customers to manage risks and uncertainty in the natural gas and power industries.

Position Overview

Avangrid Renewables is seeking to fill a Wind Plant Technician opening to support the Elk River facility located in Latham, KS. 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

Responsibilities include:

• Operate and maintain wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment, including substation and tower switchgear.
• Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.
• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to climb 80 meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
• Ability to frequently lift items weighing 1 to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items from 61 to 100 pounds.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possession of comprehensive writing skills to meet contractual reporting obligations.
• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice. Participates in an on-call schedule.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Weight must not exceed 285 lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools.)
• Willingness and desire to increase professional knowledge of turbine equipment, including safety regulations. May require travel to other wind sites within U.S.
• If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to review the Functional Job Analysis requirements for this job.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience in wind plant operations and turbine experience; including specific experience in wind turbine power converters.

Notes Regarding Employment:

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion 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. ~