Wind Turbine Technician - Rio Hondo, TX

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Mission:

Collaborate and provide support on projects carried out by his/her unit/department, in keeping with the instructions given by his/her supervisor, performing the tasks delegated to him/her and learning the basic techniques of his/her field of activity.

Production: Utilisation of the energy generation based on energies (according to technology), in accordance with its real situation, while maximizing the economic results over the project's useful life and ensuring operation of these under optimum safety conditions for persons and facilities while conserving the environment.

Job Description

The Wind Turbine Technician will work with a team of well-trained professionals to maintain facilities surrounding wind turbines and maintain the turbines themselves. This includes basic cleaning and maintenance on the premises surrounding the wind turbines. This requires attention to safety regulations for the industry and is important for overall safety on the job.

Responsibilities:

• Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance on wind turbine generators and related equipment at wind farm.

• Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building.

• Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur.

• Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbines and the wind farm.

Required Skills and Competencies

• High school education or equivalent

• Previous electrical or mechanical experience

• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required

• Previous experience working with hand tools and power tools

• Able to work independently in a fast paced team environment

• Have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Requirements:

• College degree or Wind Energy Certification

• Experience working as a Wind Turbine Technician

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.