Wind Technician - Prin at American Electric Power

Ames, Iowa, 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, UtilitiesIndustries

Requirements

Exercise care and good judgment in preventing accidents and protecting safety and health of fellow workers
Report unsafe actions, conditions, or near misses
Attend and participate in environmental, safety, health, technical, business, and cultural training and meetings
Assist work of other employees, OEM, and contractors; provide instructions and guidance
Conduct JSAs, utilize JHAs and SDSs, and follow plant/company guidelines in job briefings
Operate valves, pumps, electrical disconnects, breakers, and controls
Report abnormal plant equipment conditions and alarms
Troubleshoot basic mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems, including repair or replacement of parts
Perform testing and assist in analyzing and diagnosing problems
Perform basic level operational wind turbine maintenance and installations
Learn and become proficient in using specialized tools
Learn how to use work management systems (initiate/retrieve/update work orders, material requests, PMs, time entry, PASTA, etc.)
Learn how to use computer applications and software to extract data, analyze trends, and report status
Learn and become proficient in up-tower climbing/rescue, first aid, CPR, AED, and incipient firefighting
Understand and adhere to SPCC and emergency response programs
Operate hoists, forklift trucks, small tractors, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, mobile/overhead cranes, and automotive equipment after training
Inspect scaffold and rigging after training
Use elementary, schematic, wiring, and control diagrams to troubleshoot and repair control systems

Responsibilities

Support facility manager and wind team to ensure operations align with Safety, Health, and Environmental policies while maximizing performance, reliability, and profitability
Assist in coordinating and performing duties related to OEM and contractor oversight
Assist in equipment inspections, monitoring, and repairs, including start-up, operation, and shutdown of turbines, generators, exciters, transformers, switchyard, and balance of plant equipment
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Assist in performing equipment inspections, monitoring, and repairs for proper, safe, efficient start-up, operation, and shutdown
Assist in monitoring plant performance, investigate, and correct abnormal conditions
Assist in performing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic corrective maintenance/repairs on balance of plant equipment
Oversee equipment inspections to assess needs for maintaining/improving plant reliability and availability
Assist in monitoring control, indicating, and recording devices; compare with standards and adjust operating conditions
Assist in collaborating with Engineering and Monitoring & Diagnostics Center on turbine issues, root-cause investigations, fault diagnostics, and performance upgrades
Assist in counting/finding warehouse inventory and parts
Produce, revise, and maintain records, technical reports, procedures, and plant drawings
Initiate clearance permits/LOTO, isolate equipment, and remove stored energy per procedure
Initiate permits per policies and procedures
Assist in responding to emergencies and maintaining plant security
Conduct daily security checks
Assist in controlling access and activities at the wind farm

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Wind Turbine MaintenanceMechanical SystemsHydraulic SystemsElectrical SystemsTroubleshootingEquipment InspectionOEM OversightSafety ProtocolsJSAJHAPlant OperationsGeneratorsTransformersSwitchyard

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay for the Wind Technician position?

Pay, title, and grade will be based on the qualifications of the individual selected, as the position is posted in a range.

Is this Wind Technician role remote or onsite?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the Wind Technician role?

The role requires skills in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, performing equipment inspections and maintenance on wind turbines and balance of plant equipment, and safely operating valves, pumps, electrical disconnects, breakers, and controls.

What is the company culture like for this Wind Technician position?

The culture emphasizes safety, health, and environmental standards, with requirements to report unsafe conditions, participate in safety training and meetings, and exercise care to prevent accidents.

What makes a strong candidate for the Wind Technician role?

Strong candidates will have qualifications that align with the pay grade, experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting and repairs, and the ability to learn specialized tools, work management systems, and safety protocols.