Job Description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Must live or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of site location. The site is located 15 minutes due west of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Relocation will be offered for this position

Note: the hiring manager may elect to fill one or more of these positions at either the Tech I level or Tech II level dependent upon a candidates skills and experience.

This is the first level of the wind operations classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve problems, in technical areas of specialization, with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.

Maintenance of Wind Turbine Fleet

Diagnose and resolve faults on turbines as they relate to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems
Perform turbine pad mounted Transformer switching in accordance with all Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures
Perform small or large corrective tasks on wind turbines
Work as scheduled during the week and on call as required by manager
Climb 300 ft. several times daily
Maintain a high level of safety awareness at all times

Compliance & Administrative Record Maintenance

EH&S Documentation
Complete necessary paperwork (work order, timesheet, tool and PPE inventory, and additional paperwork as necessary)

Additional Support for Fleet Wind Sites

Willing to travel and assist other Duke Energy Generation Services wind facilities when needed.

Basic Qualifications - Wind Technician I

High School Diploma or equivalent and a two year associates degree or technical school certificate, OR
A combination of education and experience and 1 plus years of directly related experience can be considered in lieu of a degree/technical certificate
Valid driver's license
Ability to climb turbine towers (up to 300ft) daily is a requirement of this position; ability to complete level I job performance measures within 1 year.

Desired Qualifications - Wind Technician I

Experience with wind turbines: troubleshooting, repair and maintenance
Experience with Suzlon S88 Turbines or any other Suzlon Turbines
Experience with other wind turbine technologies such as GE, Vesta, Siemens, etc.
High voltage and sub station maintenance experience
Familiarity with mechanical and electronic testing equipment (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, and various hand and power tools)
Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements

Basic Qualifications - Wind Technician II

2 year associates degree or technical school certificate AND
A minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience or a minimum of 1 year of technical experience with Duke Energy as a Wind Technician OR
3 plus years of directly related experience can be considered in lieu of a degree/technical certificate
Valid driver's license
Ability to climb turbine towers (up to 300ft) daily is a requirement of this position; ability to complete level I job performance measures within 1 year

Desired Qualifications - Wind Technician II

More than 1 year experience with wind turbines: troubleshooting, repair and maintenance
Experience with Suzlon S88 Turbines or any other Suzlon Turbines
Experience with other wind turbine technologies such as GE, Vesta, Siemens, etc.
High voltage and sub station maintenance experience
Applies basic understanding of the technical and process functions
Familiarity with mechanical and electronic testing equipment (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, and various hand and power tools)
Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements
Ability to interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database and monitor turbine
Experience with regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment

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Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
No

Posting Expiration Date
Monday, February 14, 2022
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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This job was posted on Tue Jan 25 2022 and expired on Fri Feb 11 2022.

Minimum $40K /yr

$52K /yr Average

Maximum $63K /yr

Tasks

Diagnose problems involving wind turbine generators or control systems.

Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.

Test electrical components of wind systems with devices, such as voltage testers, multimeters, oscilloscopes, infrared testers, or fiber optic equipment.

Start or restart wind turbine generator systems to ensure proper operations.

Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.

Maintain tool and spare parts inventories required for repair, installation, or replacement services.

Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.

Test structures, controls, or mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical systems, according to test plans or in coordination with engineers.

Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis.

Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.

Train end-users, distributors, installers, or other technicians in wind commissioning, testing, or other technical procedures.

Operate manufacturing equipment to fabricate wind turbines.

Assist in assembly of individual wind generators or construction of wind farms.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Physics - Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.