Wind Facility Technician

Job Description

Wind Facility Technician

• The Wind Facility Technician will collaborate with the Performance Manager to ensure power plant operations at the Wind Farm.
• Provide support in the implementation and maintenance procedures, site policies, training programs, safety programs, work practices and inventory and purchasing processes.
• Assist with solving problems on faulted wind turbines, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems

Key Accountabilities:

• Audit Operations & Maintenance provider safety, work procedures & permits as well as verify training & certifications of all contractors, while supporting the delivery of site induction and orientation to visitors and contractors.
• Support the replacement of mechanical and electrical components, understand schematics, use appropriate diagnostic tools, Lock-Out-Tag-Out, basic troubleshooting and repair practices and general safe-work practices.
• Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation and forecasting reports, service logs in computer database as well as monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems
• Work under direct supervision of site leadership and cover for the Deputy Performance Manager when needed

Key Behavioral Attributes:

• Multi-Tasking: Able to optimally prioritize and work on multiple tasks concurrently incorporating strong time-management capabilities
• Effective Communicator: Able to communicate sophisticated ideas to a diverse set of partners
• Self-Directed: Must be self-motivated to act with minimal direction and supervision
• Team player: Work collaboratively with a wide variety of personnel at all levels and fields inside & outside the site to complete activities

Essential Education:

• High School Diploma / GED required

Essential Experience & Job Requirements:

• Requires at least 2 years of previous experience within operations and maintenance of wind or energy facilities
• Ability to handle repetitive weight up to 50lbs as the need arises and comfortably climb 80 to 100-meter towers with harness/tooling on a regular basis to perform inspections/audits of maintenance tasks and incidents in the nacelle & hub

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.