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Clearway Energy

Wind Technician

Salary$42k – $90k
LocationMountain Wind Farm, Fort Bridger, Wyoming, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
DepartmentWind Sites
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen2mo ago
Last seen1d ago
What The Role Is
Reporting to the Wind Site Manager, the Wind Technician is responsible for assisting in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electric component maintenance. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable wind turbine operation.
If you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
Wind Technician levels are defined below, and the ranges will be determined based on the qualifications met.
Pay Ranges by Job Level:
Benefits
Wind Technician Trainee ( $41,600 - $49,920)
Wind Technician I ($45,000 - $66,000)
Wind Technician II ($52,000 - $74,000)
Wind Technician III ($63,000 - $90,000)
What You’ll Be Doing
Responsibilities
Trainee
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Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices, and maintain a safe working environment under direct supervision.
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Shadow and assist experienced technicians in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
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Document all work performed, parts used, and time spent using computer-based service reporting procedures.
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Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized.
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Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
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Work a flexible on-call schedule when needed. This may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
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Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and accept guidance from supervising technicians and site leadership.
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Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.
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Other duties as assigned within the Trainee scope.
Level I (Additions)
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Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
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Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems.
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Willingness to progress as a technician and take guidance from superiors.
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Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Site Lead and Site Manager with minimal supervision.
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Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.
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Other duties as assigned within the level I scope
Level II & III (Additions)
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Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on variable pitch, variable speed wind turbines.
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Assist in the training and development of lower level operation and maintenance personnel.
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Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair and replacement to correct malfunctions.
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Read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
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Use electrical test equipment to assist in troubleshooting and testing.
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Lead maintenance and troubleshooting crews as necessary.
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Safely perform LOTO and mentor lower level technicians in LOTO.
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Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required.
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Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.
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Other duties as assigned within the level II or III scope respectively
What You’ll Bring
Requirements
Trainee
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A high school diploma or GED required, or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
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Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet. Job will require standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine. Able to work safely in a confined space.
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Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
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Demonstrable mechanical aptitude; no prior electrical experience required.
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Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
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Able to travel as required.
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Knowledge of and the ability to use various hand tools.
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Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
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Able to create, edit, or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
Level I (Additions)
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Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge gained through direct work experience. Qualifying backgrounds include: electrical work in a construction trade, employment in a power generation or utility environment, or experience as a licensed or apprentice electrician. Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color-coded wires.
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Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred.
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Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work.
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Able to meet the requirements of Clearway Energy Group’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.
Level II (Additions)
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An Associate’s degree (electrical or technical) and six months turbine experience, or a high school diploma/GED and one-year wind turbine experience
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Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
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Have an in depth understanding of the different components of the wind turbine including the electrical pitch system, computerized control system, and the power conversion unit as well as knowledge and understanding of OEM approved mechanical maintenance methods and practices.
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Possess the skills to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs.
Level III (Additions)
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An Associate’s degree (electrical or technical) and two years turbine experience, or a high school diploma/GED and three-year wind turbine experience
What Would Be Nice
Nice to have
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Previous experience in SAP is preferred.
No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
Legal
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The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations
$41,600—$90,000 USD
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
About the company
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & InclusionClearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Working at ClearwayHere at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees work together from our offices on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We ProvideClearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.
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