Job Posting End Date
03-26-2024
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Wind Technicians support the facility manager and wind team to assure the facility operates in accordance with Safety, Health and Environmental policies and standards while achieving maximum performance, reliability and profitability. Assist in coordinating and performing duties related to OEM and contractor oversight, equipment inspections, monitoring and repairs, including the start-up, operation and shutdown of turbines, generators, exciters, transformers, switchyard and balance of plant equipment. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Responsible for exercising maximum care and good judgment in preventing accidents and protecting the safety and health of fellow workers. Report any unsafe actions, conditions or near misses. Attend and participate in environmental, safety and health, technical, business and cultural training and meetings.
Job Description
**Candidate must reside within one hour of the O&M Maverick Building**
**Relocation offered**
Essential Job Functions & Tasks:
Assist the work of other employees and OEM and contractors as required. Provide instructions and guidance to others as directed. Conduct JSAs, utilize JHAs and SDSs, etc. and follow established plant and company guidelines in job briefings.
Assist in performing equipment inspections, monitoring, and repairs to ensure proper, safe and efficient start-up, operation and shutdown of turbines, generators, exciters, transformers, switchyard and balance of plant equipment. Operate valves, pumps, electrical disconnects, breakers and controls, etc. as directed. Report all abnormal plant equipment conditions and alarms to lead or supervision. Assist in monitoring plant performance, investigate and correct abnormal conditions as assigned. Troubleshoot basic mechanical, hydraulic and electrical problems including repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions. Perform testing and assist in analyzing and diagnosing problems. This includes WTGs, BOP, and Substation equipment.
Perform basic level operational wind turbine maintenance and installations. Learn and become proficient in using specialized tools. (Welding, cutting, machine tools, etc.)
Assist in performing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic component corrective maintenance and repairs on balance of plant equipment. Oversee equipment inspections to assess needs for maintaining and improving plant reliability and availability.
Assist in monitoring; control, indicating, and recording devices, comparing results with established standards and makes adjustments as required to operating conditions.
Effectively gather information regarding turbine issues and performance. Assist in providing information for monthly reports. Communicate pertinent information to key individuals.
Assist in counting/finding warehouse inventory and parts.
Learn how to use the work management systems to initiate, retrieve and update work orders, material requests, PMβs and time entry, PASTA, etc.
Learn how to use various computer applications and software programs such as turbine control systems, PI, etc. to extract data, analyze trends and report status to ensure plant reliability and efficiency. Produce, revise and maintain records, and technical reports.
Initiate clearance permits/LOTO, isolate equipment and remove all stored energy in accordance with AEP Wind Clearance Permit/LOTO Procedure. Initiate permits in accordance with AEP policies and procedures (e.g. hot work, confined space, excavation, critical lift, etc.).
Assist in responding to emergencies and maintaining plant security. Learn and become proficiency in up-tower climbing/rescue, first aid, CPR and AED and incipient firefighting. Understand and adhere to all SPCC and emergency response programs. Conduct daily security checks and assists in controlling access and activities at the wind farm.
Operate hoists, forklift truck, small tractors, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, mobile and overhead cranes and automotive equipment and inspect scaffold and rigging after completion of training and in accordance with AEP policies and procedures.
Assist in using elementary, schematic, wiring and control diagrams to locate, troubleshoot and repair control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
Perform work as identified in the Managing Environmental, Safety and Health (MESH) process and document safety and health near misses, incidents and accidents and environmental hazards in accordance with AEP policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations and AEP policies, procedures, standards and specifications.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Compensation Range: $24.74-$52.50/hr.
Basic Qualifications (Associate Level):
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) is required. Associate's degree in wind, electrical, mechanical or an associated technology preferred.
Experience: 0-1 Years of experience in the wind industry working as a Wind Technician or related work experience in power plant generation (electrical maintenance, operations or plant construction),or combination of these areas. Electrical experience working on/near various voltages ranging from 24V to 34.5kV, and working knowledge of voltages above 34.5kV recommended.
Must successfully complete a climbing test.
Licenses/Certifications: Must possess appropriate state driver's license.
Basic Qualifications (Principal level):
Education: High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate degree in wind, electrical, mechanical or an associated technology preferred.
Experience: 7 Years of experience in the wind industry working as a Wind Technician or related work experience in power plant generation (electrical maintenance, operations or plant construction,) or combination of these areas. Electrical experience working on/near various voltages ranging from 24V to 34.5kV, and working knowledge of voltages above 34.5kV recommended.
Must successfully complete a climbing test.
Licenses/Certifications: Must possess appropriate state driver's license.
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-004
Compensation Range:
$24.74-30.93 USD
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