$21.92 to $27.40 hourly
Avangrid Renewables is seeking to fill a Wind Plant Tech I or Wind Plant
Tech II opening. (The company will determine Tech level based on
experience and education) This position is responsible for the onsite
operations, maintenance, repairs and replacement of equipment on a wind
powered generation plant, and leads in all areas of plant operations as
directed by the Plant Manager.
Responsibilities Include
This position is responsible for the onsite operation, maintenance,
repair and replacement of equipment on renewable energy generation
plants, and is effective in all areas of plant operations as directed by
the Plant Manager or Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
associated infrastructure including substation, collection and
transmission systems.
mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch,
variable speed control systems and components.
of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers’
requirements.
manuals.
reporting requirements.
documents of items found.
Commissioning walk-downs.
Additional Responsibilities
including safety regulations.
notice participating in an on-call schedule.
About 10-15% travel may be required
Required Qualifications
related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination
of education and experience.
(i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared
testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and
power tools).
email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the
use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.
color coded wires.
furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization
exists.
with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
performing job related tasks.
Preferred Qualifications
maintenance; including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar
power converters and inverters.
strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion
of a medical Fit for Duty exam, background check, references, drug
screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some
cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a
prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or
where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts or cash. A Motor
Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee
will be regularly using a company vehicle. Avangrid Renewables is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual
with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or
state law.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the
event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their
regular schedule/job duties.
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
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