Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy. This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window. Job Description About the Site The Gunsight Mountain Wind Energy Center is a 120 MW wind power generation facility located in Big Spring, TX utilizing GE 1.7-100 WTG’s turbine technology. Position Overview As a Wind Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Gunsight Mountain Wind Energy Center. Responsibilities • Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on GE wind turbine and associated equipment • Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment. • Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components • Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment • Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods Required Skills • High School Diploma or Equivalent • One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education. • Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet). • Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds). • Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks. • Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Please view our video A Day with an Invenergy Wind Technician http://youtu.be/vJm-hzeIGzU?si=A3nwaDzFjI901MWt This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company. Base Pay $28.67 - $48.58 USD Hourly Bonus: 0% - 10% The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills. In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process. Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc. Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
See More Details >>RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Operations & Maintenance; Power Plants Remuneration: Non-Exempt The Wind Farm Technician is responsible for supporting the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with Operations mission. This role is responsible for safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team. Role Responsibilities: • Ability to troubleshoot and repair electromechanical systems with solid foundation in theory of operation is required • Read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings • Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection • Thorough knowledge of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor • Familiarity with power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters • Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired • Ability to understand and communicate root causes required • Good communication skills and must value being part of a team • Safety- Promote safety for all at all times • Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information Job Requirements and Experiences: • Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution • Alternatively, 2 year or 4 year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or on-line) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar; current journeyman or master electrician license • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree in sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred • Unrestricted driver license in good standing • Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site • Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs. • Previous experience on the GE 2.X platform preferred Physical Requirements: • Must be able to sit, walk or stand for long duration of time • Must be able to climb wind towers daily. During this task, employee must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards • Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors • Must be able to transfer 50 pounds from a thirty-five inch platform to the floor • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 15 feet • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to brow height • Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds to a 35 inch platform • Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds with one hand up to 15 feet • Must be able to crouch, kneel, or kneel for up to 5 minutes at a time to perform maintenance tasks in low areas • Must be able to perform fine motor tasks, such as screwing or unscrewing nuts and bolts, while reaching around and over objects • Must be able to balance to: • work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers • walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines • Must be able to military, belly, or back crawl up to 15 feet to access the nose cone area of wind turbines • Must be able to step or climb up onto platform at a height of 35 inches, with or without support Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary. Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 90153. Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.
See More Details >>Immediate need for Wind Turbine Technicians III with maintenance and troubleshooting experience on wind generator platforms (WTG). As a Wind Turbine Service Technician III, you will be responsible for servicing wind turbine generators throughout North America: • Travel 100% and work at wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation • Assist, lead and mentor other wind technicians in the performance of their duties • Perform wind turbine maintenance, mechanical and electrical work including but not limited to: • Perform component alignments using mechanical and/or laser • Develop and write work instructions as needed for the performance of duties • Perform LOTO on all sources of energy including switching operations on HV components • Terminate wires based on schematics • Perform work on and mentor other technicians to identify electrical components and motors/generators of a WTG • Perform work on and mentor other technicians on hydraulic components of a WTG • Read, interpret and mentor others on electrical and hydraulic schematics (1-line diagrams) • May be expected to use a borescope on main bearing and gearboxes • May be expected to perform and lead major component replacements (MCE) • Support site management on various punch-list task • Perform torquing and tensioning • Yaw turbines, • Perform and verify that others can charge accumulators • Use amp clamps on energized circuits • Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic components • Break-in, quarterly (500 hr), 6-month and annual wind turbine and unscheduled maintenance without supervision including greasing, applying lubricants, verifying accumulator pressures, inspections, calibration tests, etc • Defective parts removal and replacement using proper work instructions • Assist with large component replacement, retrofits, troubleshooting and other special assignments • Continue to develop and expand wind maintenance skillset through on-the-job training and train others in performing service work • Work safely, competently and productively under the direction of others • Keep records, maintain documentation and report technical and safety issues Must meet the following requirements, have or obtain the listed required certifications and training (may be provided) including, but not limited to: • Must have 4+ years of successful service and troubleshooting experience on Wind Turbines • Valid passport preferred • Ability to work an 8-week on, 1 week off rotation • Physically able to safely climb wind turbines up to 120m+ (400+ feet), stand, stoop, walk, crawl, crouch, lift up to 75 lbs. and generally meet the physical demands of the position. • Must have strong experience doing torquing and tensioning • Must have strong experience using a grease gun, doing filter changes • Valid and current driver's license with a satisfactory driving record (satisfactory MVR is required) • Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle • Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English • Prefer certification to call a crane • Satisfactory criminal background check • The following certifications or will train: • GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid • GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical • Siemens Basic Technician Training (Green Profile) • OSHA 10 General Industry • Crane, Chain Hoist and Rigging Safety Training • NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness • Prefer training or experience with Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminals
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Big Spring, TX, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with technical education. These programs typically last two to three years, providing comprehensive training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with Big Spring emerging as a key hub for wind energy jobs. Apprentices in the region can earn an average of $1,000 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $60,000 annually. Training programs offered by local trade schools, industry associations, and companies like Stream Marine Training are instrumental in preparing the next generation of wind energy technicians for this rapidly expanding field.
