Wind Field Service Engineer at Clearway Energy

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Renewable Energy, Wind PowerIndustries

Requirements

Willingness to travel, including overnight on short notice (up to 50%) with occasional flexible hours
Ability to work in a hybrid role based out of specified locations (Scottsdale, AZ; Houston, TX; Princeton, NJ; San Francisco, CA; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; or Clearway’s Wind Farm Sites)
Adherence to company health, safety, environment, and quality processes utilizing industry best practices

Responsibilities

Work directly with wind farm operations teams to troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve equipment issues
Collect data on site and contribute knowledge and insight that will drive engineering actions and projects
Perform field investigations and generate reports on equipment failures
Develop field inspection documentation and checklists for field technicians to conduct inspections to support project tracking and deliverables
Provide engineering support to field personnel for corrective and preventative maintenance of turbines
Support various programs focused on wind fleet performance optimization (includes topics related to mechanical, electrical, software, blades, and foundations)
Support operational activities for corrective and preventative maintenance of wind turbines
Support development of maintenance procedures, work instructions, and safety procedures, including implementation of Reliability Centered Maintenance practices for the fleet
Keep records, maintain documentation, and compile reports as required by company policy and procedures
Support specialized field repairs and major component replacements, particularly new procedures, technology, and vendors that require Engineering validation
Supervise vendors and contractors in the field to ensure Engineering work procedures and quality standards are followed and to support technical due diligence and issue resolution
Participate in continuous improvement processes relating to fleet-wide initiatives
Support root cause analyses (RCAs) of turbines, main components, and other high-impact failures/faults
Make recommendations on equipment maintenance, equipment manufacturers, and tooling based on objective observations, empirical measurements, and operational data
Support transition of new projects from construction to operations phase by becoming familiar with critical construction/assembly processes and commissioning instructions
Support and review QA/QC and commissioning processes used on site during project development
Leverage site visits to identify opportunities for future Engineering projects from site need, open-eyed inspections of towers while on site, opportunities for improved tooling, processes, or safety issues
Support site weekly availability calls to identify site/platform/fleet trends and identify opportunities for projects via common issues
Act as a pseudo-Program Manager for Engineering projects to ensure cross-company communication between various Clearway groups, sites, and vendors
Attend vendor teardowns to build knowledge and experience to diagnose and recognize component-specific failure modes
Support Wind Operations across the full lifecycle spanning installation and commissioning, operations in and out of warranty, repower and decommissioning
Attend industry trade shows and conferences to identify emerging trends

Skills

Wind Turbines

Field Service

Troubleshooting

Engineering Investigations

Reliability Centered Maintenance

Preventative Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

Data Collection

Inspection Documentation

Maintenance Procedures

Safety Procedures

Fleet Performance Optimization

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

SCADA

Clearway Energy

Develops and operates renewable energy projects

About Clearway Energy

Clearway Energy Group focuses on developing and operating renewable energy projects, primarily in the United States. The company has a diverse portfolio of over 350 projects, which includes large-scale solar and wind farms, as well as community solar initiatives. Their products work by generating electricity from renewable sources, which is then sold to utilities and large energy consumers through long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). This model provides a steady revenue stream while promoting the use of clean energy and reducing carbon emissions. Clearway Energy Group differentiates itself from competitors by its extensive experience in the renewable energy sector and its commitment to high safety and performance standards in project execution. The company's goal is to facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy future by providing reliable and competitive clean energy solutions.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$1,600MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

EnergyIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition may impact Clearway's market share and profitability.

Supply chain constraints could delay project timelines and financial projections.

Fluctuating energy prices may affect Clearway's project viability and contracts.

Differentiation

Clearway Energy specializes in utility-scale solar and wind projects across the U.S.

The company secures long-term PPAs, ensuring stable revenue streams.

Clearway Energy integrates solar and storage, enhancing grid reliability and efficiency.

Upsides

Clearway's acquisition of Tuolumne Wind Project adds 137 MW to its portfolio.

The Inflation Reduction Act boosts demand for Clearway's renewable energy PPAs.

Clearway's $665M Texas project advances solar and storage integration.

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