Wind Turbine Technician - Rufus, United States - Portland General Electric

Description

Key Responsibilities

Wind Turbine Operation and Maintenance:

Performs routine preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals and technical bulletins with periodic review by senior technicians. Performs routine corrective maintenance of mechanical, electrical and electronic component repair or replacement of parts while following OEM requirements with periodic review by senior technicians. Prepares procedural documentation associated with turbine operations and maintenance for review by senior technicians. Participates in QA/QC inspections while turbines are under Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) warranty and maintenance contract.

Balance of Plant Operations and Maintenance:

Operates and performs preventative maintenance on low-, medium- and high- voltage equipment with periodic review by senior technicians. Follows approved switching order, performs high voltage switching and installs safety grounds. Maintains function and operation of support facilities including office spaces, warehouses, control and communication areas, heating and cooling systems, electrical power, plumbing, etc. with periodic review by senior technicians.

Safety:

Follows PGE and Plant safety and environmental policies, instructions and guidelines.

Teamwork:

Functions within a team to safely, cost effectively and quickly resolve issues. May assist less experienced colleagues by answering procedural questions and resolving routine problems and issues.

Education/Experience/Certifications:

Education: Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; training from an accredited school, other than correspondence or on-line, in a technical hard science (engineering, physics, power or closely related) preferred.

Experience: Typically, two or more years in operations and/or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems. A current journeyman or master electrician license may substitute for two years of experience. A wind technician certificate program can substitute for one year of experience. Electrical training with journeyman or apprentice level skills or equivalent experience preferred. Senior level Technicians typically have 5 or more years of experience and experience in power plant or wind farm operations, familiarity with or experience with Vestas and Siemens platforms.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Functional Competencies:

General Competencies

Physical and Cognitive Demands:

Cognitive Level Basic: Competencies needed in order to use common sense to carry out simple or uninvolved instructions and pass initial screening.

Schedule/Attendance:

Physical Capabilities:

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor: Office, Plant, Field

Compensation Range:

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future.