Job Description
ACCIONA is one of Spain’s leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, renewable energies, water and services, with 30,000 professionals worldwide, in 30 countries, and on 5 continents. The company is a global leader in renewable energy working exclusively with renewable technologies, specifically in wind, solar PV, solar thermal, hydro and biomass. Our Northern American Energy Division owns and operates renewable energy windfarms in the United States and Canada, and has recently added 3 gigawatts to our portfolio as we begin back to back Solar PV and storage projects. This is an exciting time to join Acciona and become one of the pioneers in sustainability.
Job Description
The Lead Wind Turbine Technician will work with a team of well-trained professionals to maintain facilities surrounding wind turbines and maintain the turbines themselves. This position assists the Site Manager in leading the Technician crew, and performing a variety of administrative tasks as well as training, planning, and auditing. This requires attention to safety regulations for the industry and is important for overall safety on the job.
Responsibilities:
- Lead work planning efforts in order to ensure that all scheduled work is done in accordance with the sites established maintenance plan.
- Assist and/or provide training and support to the Wind Turbine Technicians so that each technician clearly understands how to perform component assembly, commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance on wind turbine generators, related equipment, and support equipment that is associated with the wind farm
- Train and support Wind Turbine technicians in preventative maintenance processes, such as Infrared Fault Detection Surveys, Corona Surveys, Ultrasonic Surveys, etc.
- Lead and support the Wind Turbines Technicians in troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and retrofitting of low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components that are a part of the wind turbine and its associated switch gear
- Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building
- Train personnel in the proper use of safety gear, protective equipment, and control of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
- Be proficient at Root Cause Analyses to accurately determine equipment failure and the reason for failures when they occur
- Monitor the tool inventory at the wind farm, maintain consumables and spare parts inventory.
- Provide leadership to the Wind Turbine Technicians
- Train and assist Wind Turbine Technicians on proper methods for performing preventative maintenance tasks on all wind turbines and associated equipment
- Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment
- Ensure that safety, health requirements and cleanliness of facility and equipment are met
- Schedule and track the progress of wind turbine preventative maintenances in order to meet established guide lines
- Maintain required training certifications and qualifications
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Required Skills and Competencies
- High school education or the equivalent
- A minimum of one year of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
- Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required. On Call shift rotation requires 24/7 availability at least 2 weeks per month.
- Previous experience working with hand tools and power tools
- Able to work independently in a fast paced team environment
- Working knowledge of electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, etc.
- Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds
- Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights of 300 feet
- Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high voltage equipment
- Maintain required training certifications
- Have a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record (required)
Preferred Requirements:
- College degree or Wind Energy Certification
- Previous electrical and/or mechanical experience
Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is free of all forms of discrimination.
Location: 10002 359th Ave, Ashley, ND 58413
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
- Overtime
Work Location: In person