Plant Technician I - Renewables

Base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

$22.88 to $28.61 Hourly

Avangrid Renewables is seeking to fill a Wind Plant Tech I 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

• Operate and maintain wind turbine and solar equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection and transmission systems.

• Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.

• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.

• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.

• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.

• Adhere to effective internal controls.

• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.

• Perform various retrofits and design modifications.

• Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found.

• If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.

• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule.

• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice. About 10-15% travel may be required

• Perform duties around low, medium and high voltage.

• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

Competencies

• Develop Self & Others

• Empower to grow

• Collaborate and Share

• Be a role model

• Focus to achieve results

• Be agile

• Technical Skills

Skills and Requirements

• Operate and maintain wind turbine and solar equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection and transmission systems.

• Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.

• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.

• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.

• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.

• Adhere to effective internal controls.

• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.

• Perform various retrofits and design modifications.

• Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found.

• If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.

• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule.

• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice. About 10-15% travel may be required

• Perform duties around low, medium and high voltage.

• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

Our Selection Process

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.

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

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

AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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