Wind Turbine Technician II

Enbridge · Corpus Christi · $28–$35/hr (stated in the posting)

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The Wind Turbine Technician II will be responsible for the safe operations and maintenance of the turbines and Balance of Plant (BOP). This is an intermediate level of the Wind Turbine Technicians. This position will independently perform assigned scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting of the wind turbines with a goal of maximizing uptime and production.

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Note: This role has 2 positions available

What You Will Do:

Safety

• Adhere to Enbridge safety standards, procedures and ensure a positive safety culture.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with safe work practices, including electrical safety, at heights, control of hazardous energy, confined space, and cargo management.
• Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
• Provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management regarding everything safety.
• Encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are practiced.
• At all times act as a safety role model for other team members.
• Support the oversight of contractors and ensure their work is executed safely and in accordance with Enbridge's procedures.

Specific Operations and Maintenance Tasks:

As a proficient technician you will ensure performance and maintenance of wind turbines through assigned tasks. Your accountabilities will include:

• Support the completion of scheduled / standard work such as regular maintenance
• Troubleshooting of turbines (basic to more complex)
• Actively participate in the completion of asset integrity inspections
• Actively participate in the completion of unscheduled (minor and major) work electrical switching of turbines
• Utilize SCADA to support required work

You will also support activities related to the Balance of Plant (substation, collector system and switchyard) and civil work. Your accountabilities will include:

• High Voltage electrical switching
• Actively participate with substation inspections
• Actively participate with substation maintenance activities (annual maintenance, outages, etc.)
• Learns the operation of more complex equipment and procedures

Work Execution

• Follow defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed and perform tasks according to reasonably detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Read schematics to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems with variable pitch, speed control systems, and wind turbine components
• Follow basic structured problem-solving processes to complete basic and more complex troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks (including the use of diagnostic tools - fluke meter, SCADA information, interpreting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings etc.)
• Effectively gather information regarding equipment status. Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside of trained skill level to ensure success in execution of duties.
• Effectively contributes to a strong team environment through assisting other technicians / team members in accomplishing mutual goals, supporting, and promoting a team environment.
• Ensure scheduled wind turbine maintenance is conducted safely and achieved on time. Ensure accurate time reporting and completion of Maintenance records
• As required, support other Enbridge operated facilities and their maintenance requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Identify risks and gaps in task execution in the operational environment of a Wind Turbine facility and apply mitigation methods with appropriate oversight.
• Participate in the development or improvement of procedures and service best practices in the field.
• Proactively look for continuous improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures and communicates these to site management.
• Attend all On the Job Training (OJT)
• Where appropriate, support the training/development of Level I technicians.
• Participate in training + development programs related to the technicians' work stream (ex. Borescope training).

Other Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and interact with people in demanding and time sensitive work environments.
• As required, support the completion of investigations (technical or safety) and any subsequent reporting obligations.
• Interact with on a daily basis and perform data entry in the Maintenance Management System (Maximo)

Who You Are:

• High School Diploma
• As a Level II technician, you will have at least 1-2 years of relevant work experience and the following minimum qualifications related to wind turbines:
• Competent and qualified with Scheduled / Standard work
• Competent and qualified with Troubleshooting (basic and advanced)
• No experience or limited capabilities with Asset Integrity inspections:
• No experience or limited capabilities with Unscheduled maintenance (minor and major)
• Competent and qualified with Turbine electrical switching
• Competent and qualified with SCADA
• The following expertise is preferred, but not required
• Competent and qualified with High Voltage Electrical Switching
• No experience or limited capabilities with Substation Inspection
• No experience or limited capabilities with Substation Maintenance

Technical

• Specific experience on Siemens Gamesa G90 2.0 MW and G97 2.1MW Wind Turbines preferred, not mandatory
• A proficient understanding of wind power related systems, including, but not limited to pneumatics, hydraulics, gearboxes, electrical, mechanical and power plant systems. Including the ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics.
• Proficient knowledge of maintenance scheduling, availability reporting, inventory management, on- time performance requirements and site supervision
• Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools.
• Ability to hear and use close range radios.
• Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs, Wind Turbine SCADA Systems, Turbine Software Uploading, Maintenance Management Programs (Maximo)
• Unwavering commitment to providing a safe, incident-free work environment, and the ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR and AED, climb and rescue training, and confined space training.

Soft Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• Proven problem solving and time management skills.
• Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision.
• Demonstrates integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
• Act thoughtfully and remain calm in stressful and/or hazardous situations
• Although / the incumbent will be assigned to X in particular, the technician may be called to travel to other Enbridge facilities as needed.
• Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with adequate supervisory interaction.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Role will require being on-call (24/7) to respond to emergencies and/or maintenance needs of the site (on a pre-determined, scheduled basis).
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders 80 meters in height
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time. Regular walking.
• Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools, turbine parts.
• Comfort working in enclosed spaces and at heights over 80 meters.
• Strong field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• The work environment requires working within the wind turbine Nacelle at a height of 300 ft.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions. Hot and Cold temperatures
• Able to comply with safe work limits on equipment, including 300lb climbing weight limit (including person and gear)
• Flexible work hours may be required to support the facility and be available to support Emergency Response needs of the facility
• Although / the incumbent will be assigned to X in particular, the technician may be called to travel to other Enbridge facilities as needed
• Role will require being on-call (24/7) to respond to emergencies and/or maintenance needs of the site (on a pre-determined, scheduled basis)

Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to):

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Base Salary:

• Base salary ranges from $28.00 - $35.00 USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity. (For all US based roles)
• Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.

Benefits:

• A flexible benefits program that allows each employee to select the level of coverage needed for their family in the areas of health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• A paid maternity and parental leave benefit that offers up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents, providing flexibility and support during this important life event.
• Valuable retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off/vacation/sick, plus paid personal days off (depending on location), and paid holidays.
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Wellness Program, which focuses on supporting healthier employees by providing tools, resources, and opportunities to improve physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.

Artificial Intelligence language to be included on all postings:

• Enbridge is committed to using AI responsibly. AI may assist with certain recruiting activities, but it is not used to make employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by people.

Relocation:

Company sponsored international relocation is not offered for this role

At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

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