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RWE Americas Wind Farm Technician Associate in White Lake, South Dakota
RWE Americas, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt
As a Wind Farm Technician Associate , you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with the Operations mission. This role is responsible for the safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks and maintains records of service activities, both scheduled and unscheduled, through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team.
Role Responsibilities
Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site
Assist in conducting 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 backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
Assist with turbine maintenance, including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting
Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance
Adherence to the company’s values and behaviors
Job Requirements and Experiences
High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
A minimum of 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution
A minimum of 1 year of experience in a substation
Degree Substitution would be a 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or online) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar
License or Certification Experience Substitutions include:
Current Journeyman = 2 years
Current Master Elecrician License = 2 years
Wind Tech Certiciate = 1 year
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to local wind sites
Able to be on a rotating on-call schedule
Unrestricted driver's license in good standing
Willing to relocate within 1 1-hour drive of the site
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
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Ability to multitask while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with a solid foundation in the theory of operation is required
Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings
Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor
Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, and AC/DC converters
Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
Promote safety for all at all times
Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
Wind Farm site location, including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.)
The work will occur within an office, warehouse, in turbines, and outdoors
Physical Requirements
Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis. During this task, employees must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
Must be able to balance to:
(1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers
(2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines
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
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this 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.
Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91142. Any questions? Contact HR: rweamericasrecruiting@rwe.com
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.
At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.