**A Snapshot of Your Day** In this role you'll be responsible for the construction, commissioning, and maintenance of Siemens Gamesa and / or Senvion wind turbines at one of our potential Wind Turbine sites in the US. Although this position will have a home wind farm site, it will also be part of a mobile team that supports three other sites as needed. Provide excellent service to our customers, analyze and react to people in stressful hazardous situations. • *How You'll Make an Impact** + Contribute to the improvement of new and updated field procedures and standard methodologies. + Ability to work inside the wind turbine enclosure at an elevated height of 300 feet. + Ability to think clearly and maintain composure during stressful and or hazardous situations is a critical to success in the position. + Physical requirements of the job include but not limited to: Ladder climbing minimum 267 steps, up stair climbing, standing for long periods, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, work above shoulders, pushing, pulling, exposure to vibration, chemicals, confined spaces and extreme weather conditions. + Capable of efficiently taking on additional roles and responsibilities at an operating wind farm. • *What You Bring** + High school diploma or equivalent is required along with 2 or more years' experience (preferred). A College degree or equivalent competency in a field related to the work of a wind farm technician ie: electrical / mechanical systems is desirable. Various combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered. + Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment. Must meet body weight restrictions of 265 pounds or less as required by the safety regulations. Must pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position. + Strong ability to prioritize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientation, ability to analyze and resolve problems independently. + Hands experience working with electrical systems including PLC programming and converters. + Experience interacting with customers at various levels of responsibility within their respective organizations. + Traveling (up to 95%) to customer sites within and outside the US is a requirement of the job. Must be eligible to hold a valid Passport and Driver's License. Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. • *About the Team** Our team is a dynamic set of skilled wind technicians who travel across the country to construct wind farms and repair wind turbines. As a member of our travel team, you will have the opportunity to work in various locations, gaining valuable experience and expanding your skill set. Our team is dedicated to ensuring the efficient operation of wind turbines and promoting sustainable energy solutions. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for renewable energy and a willingness to travel, we want you on our team. • *Who is Siemens Gamesa?** Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation. • *Rewards/Benefits** + Career growth and development opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program + Safe and supportive work culture + Company paid Health and wellness benefits with multiple plan options + Generous PTO program, paid holidays, and floating holidays + 401K savings plan with company match + Parental leave This job may be remotely based (or include travel of up to 100% to fulfill requirements of the job), in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington State. Siemens Energy offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including paid time off and holiday pay. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://benefitsatenergy.com/thinking-of-joining.html. The base salary range for this position could start between $60-65k and there is also a gainsharing plan which employees may participate in. This will be explained in more detail during the interview process. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
See More Details >>POSITION DESCRIPTION Job Title: Solar O&M Tech I Reports To: Solar O&M Supervisor Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: Asset Management & Operations FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Position Type: Full-Time Location: Florida Project Site FL1 & FL2 THE COMPANY Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind, solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North America’s premier independent power generator, we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers, opportunities to our employees, sustainable returns to the families who invest in us, and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York, and Charlotte, we are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information. THE CHALLENGE This position reports to the Solar O&M Supervisor. The Solar O&M Tech I will be Responsible for assigned aspects of the maintenance and operation of utility scale PV power plant. Duties include supervised monitoring PV Plant operation through SCADA, commissioning, testing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and modifying AC and DC solar PV systems, including inverters, PV modules, transformers, switchgears, trackers, and metering systems. THE RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices. • Ensure a safe work environment by strict adherence to company protocols. • Attend, participate in and pass all assigned training in safety, environmental and other areas as assigned. • Responsible for personal safety, quality, and schedule adherence. • Comply with Job Hazard Analysis, Pre-Job Brief and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures. • Understanding of electrical safety and arc flash standards. • Ability to follow operating, switching, maintenance, safety, and environmental procedures. • Knowledge of local and national electrical codes. • Basic understanding of Electrical schematics, and electrical principles. • With oversight, able to retrieve relay files and submit to engineering for review. • Utilize CMMS systems for maintenance tracking. • Under supervision performs testing using IV Curve Tracers, Power Quality Meters, Insulation Resistance Testers, Multimeters, and other equipment, as needed • With supervision, be responsible for various preventative and corrective maintenance work including measuring, reading, testing, and performing maintenance procedures on all site components. • Keep track of quality, quantity, and stock levels of all materials on the sites • Proven computer skills in a Windows environment (Microsoft Office Products) are required. • Ensure all documentation and required reports are reviewed, complete, submitted and filed. • Maintain the Plant’s vegetation requirements; by use of mechanical and or chemical in accordance with site regulations. • Communicate cross-functionally across all necessary parts of the organization to achieve resolution to plant issues. • Maintain work area and site housecleaning to company standards • Must be available for night, overtime, weekend, and holiday work as required. • May be required to support job responsibilities as needed outside of scheduled work hours. • Occasional travel may be required. • Other duties as assigned. THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED High School Diploma or GED required. College or technical degree preferred. Electrical certifications, state, journeyman, etc. a plus. • One (1) year of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution. • Demonstrated understanding of power plant, EH&S compliance, operations, and maintenance. • Must have a safety background with experience in Lockout Tag Out and Job Hazard Analysis. • Excellent writing and verbal skills. • Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs • Some level of technical knowledge of PV Inverters and tracking systems. • Ability to anticipate and accept changes in the organization and adapt to meet new requirements. • Effective time management and organizational skill; keen multi-tasking capabilities and attention to detail. • Ability to work well independently and as part of a cross-functional team. • Valid U.S. Driver license with acceptable MVR history. THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation. • Hazardous conditions include working in confined spaces, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to energized electrical equipment, and working in extreme hot and cold conditions. • The work may require providing first aid/CPR. This requires maintenance of First Aid/CPR/AED certification. • The work will require irregular work hours depending upon the required response of site operations to address the unpredictable needs of the solar plant. • Ability to travel up to 10%. • Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel/composite toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards) • Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift • Will lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis • Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures THE TEAM The Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability, adaptability, collaboration, and excellence. At Onward Energy, we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame. THE WORK ENVIRONMENT Performing this job without full/focused attention may cause serious injury or even fatality. The position functions in a smoke and vaping free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer, phone, and scanner/photocopier. THE TOTAL REWARDS Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers associates a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation, health, life insurance, and retirement savings benefits. If you require accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to recruiting@onwardenergy.com. EEO STATEMENT: Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
See More Details >>Renewable Energy Solar Development Director - Central Region Location : Durham, NC (or Remote) Ecoplexus Inc. (www.ecoplexus.com) is a rapidly growing renewable energy developer and independent power producer (IPP), targeting the utility scale renewable energy and energy storage markets. Headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in North Carolina, Dallas, Mexico City, Seoul, Tokyo, and Ho Chi Minh. Ecoplexus has grown at an annual rate of over 50% per year since its founding in 2009 and expects to complete approximately $500 million of projects over the next two years. The Company has developed, built, and operates over 80 projects in the U.S. and Japan, and has a substantial development pipeline of solar, wind and energy storage assets in North America and Asia. We are seeking a talented self-starter, who is highly motivated and capable of assuming increasing responsibility in a dynamic growth environment. POSITION Lead the Company's project development activities in the U.S. Central region (focusing on ERCOT, MISO, and SPP market areas), working closely with senior management. This position will help coordinate interconnection, permitting, real estate, GIS, finance, origination, and engineering teams to achieve project and company goals. The position reports to the SVP, US Development & Origination. Duties and responsibilities include : • Management of regional project development activities including site acquisition, permitting and entitlement work, interconnection and transmission planning work, and revenue contract origination. • Recommend a portfolio investment strategy for the region for solar, wind and energy storage projects. Develop project and portfolio level budges and timelines. • Oversee one or more dedicated junior developers. Manage a team of internal matrixed subject matter experts and / or outside consultants to deliver projects on time and on budget. • In coordination with an Origination team, participate in or lead sales and marketing activities for utility and non-utility offtakers and programs. Coordinate Company responses to utility and other entity requests for proposals. • Identify prospects for mergers and acquisitions and assist in diligence activities. Lead or participate in acquisition, joint development, divestiture, power purchase and other agreement negotiations. • Negotiate consulting agreements and manage consultants. • Assist in creation and maintenance of project reporting and management processes to optimize development spend and risk reduction across project portfolio. • Support Executive and Finance Teams during investor due diligence process • Provide regular updates to and Interact with the Executive Team and promptly raise concerns w hen they become apparent. • P rovide a smooth transition to the Ecoplexus operations team as projects progress to construction. Provide post-development support to the Ecoplexus operations team as necessary. • Employee may be provided with additional responsibilities based on mutual agreement of both the Employee and Company. REQUIREMENTS 6+ years; experience with wind, solar, or thermal energy development required. Experience in the U.S. Central region is preferred. BA / MBA / JD - finance, law, or energy business related preferred. Proven experience in successfully developing and bringing online large scale solar, wind, and / or energy storage projects in the United States is required. Ecoplexus offers a competitive salary, strong bonus structures, in a growing company, and a benefits program. Ecoplexus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer . We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. No third party solicitations will be accepted for this or any other Ecoplexus position. Check us out at : http : / / www.ecoplexus.com / about-us /
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Tallahassee, FL, often begins with specialized training and education, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. This training typically lasts several months to two years, preparing individuals to work in the rapidly growing wind energy sector. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in wind energy is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with wind turbine technicians earning a median annual wage of $61,770 as of May 2023. In Tallahassee, aspiring wind energy professionals can expect to earn an average of $2,540 per week, with experienced technicians often surpassing $108,000 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and training programs provide pathways to this lucrative and in-demand career, offering strong earning potential and job stability.
