AddressRWE Clean Energy, LLC
Functional area:Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration:Non-Exempt
The Tiger Team Technician is responsible for working with a small group of individuals in the day to day support of regional operations. This Role is responsible for performing a variety of work including generator bearing exchange, up tower gearbox repairs, pitch ram exchange, yaw drive exchange, troubleshooting, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team maintains records of service activities; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Assure that all activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site. This includes wearing essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job
- Pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification
- Climb wind towers daily, and access wind turbines to perform maintenance tasks
- Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to job site
- Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions when appropriate
- Lead and/or conduct acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages
- Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
- Perform turbine maintenance including services, major component, generator bearing, pitch ram, gearbox HSS/IMS, and shaft bearing exchange work. Additionally, perform software updates and troubleshooting as required
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required
Associate degree in Wind School and/or Mechanical degree preferred
Global Wind Organization Certificate preferred
Minimum 2 years of experience in Wind, Solar, and Bess, preferred
Unrestricted driver license in good standing
Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site
Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
Ability to work within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
This position is a field-based role with some travel (10%) and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
RWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
For 125 years RWE has been the source of energy for millions of people across the globe. Now we’re making all that energy green. This decade alone we’re investing €50bn into renewables and will be carbon neutral by 2040 – ten years earlier than most other global targets. This is a chance to play a key role on our journey.
Join our renewables specialists, working across the clean energy spectrum to grow our operations to 50 GW by 2030 – with some of the world’s largest on and offshore wind farms and industry-leading hydrogen initiatives. We’re also considered innovators in solar development including floating photovoltaics and agri-photovoltaics. Or add your expertise to our supply and trading operations, brokering renewable electricity, green gas, commodities, and CO2 emission allowances from one of our advanced energy trading floors.
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Any questions? Contact in Recruiting: Jason Steiner, , Contact in the specialist department: Garrett Muncy,
