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TerraForm Power · 4 hours ago

Technician, Wind (Bull Hill Wind)

TerraForm Power is a leading renewable energy company that empowers individuals to make an impact in a collaborative environment. The Wind Technician will oversee the Bull Hill wind facility, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of wind turbines and associated high voltage systems.

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Responsibilities

Follow all health, safety, security and environmental procedures, observe safe working practices and maintain a safe working environment
Plan and execute all mechanical, hydraulic and electrical component maintenance on multiple wind turbine platforms
Perform and train others on complex troubleshooting including but not limited to PLC systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and mechanical systems on multiple turbine platforms
Repair and replace all components associated with multiple wind turbine platforms
Travel and assist remote assets as needed
Participate in a rotating On Call shift as required
Use electrical test equipment to verify isolation and assist in troubleshooting of complex systems
Perform High, Medium and Low Voltage switching with the High Voltage Technician and assist with training others
Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Operations Supervisor with minimal supervision
Operate and maintain a company vehicle
Use and maintain company-issued tools
Read and comprehend electrical and hydraulic schematics
Perform Contractor Monitoring as required
Document inventory, time and work descriptions in a computer-based management system
Create and manage Purchase Requisitions and Orders, and coordinate delivery tracking and invoices with the Accounts Payable team

Qualification

Wind turbine maintenancePLC programmingHigh voltage systemsHydraulic systemsElectrical systemsMechanical systemsTower ClimbingRescueConfined Space RescueFACPRAED certificationNFPA 70E certificationForklift operationWindows softwareOSHA safety standardsTerraForm Power HSS&E Program

Required

Possess a high school diploma or GED and have a minimum of 2 years of hands on experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on variable pitch, variable speed wind turbines
Ability to climb multiple towers per day up to 90 meters unassisted, in various weather conditions to perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs
Ability to lift, move, place, and/or handle objects up to 50lbs unassisted and up to 100lbs assisted
Ability to work with and differentiate between color-coded electrical wires
Ability to complete all TerraForm Power HSSE requirements within 3 months of onboarding
Will be required to hold and maintain the following certificates included but not limited to: Tower Climbing and Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, FA, CPR, AED, BBP, NFPA 70E, Class III, IV and V forklift, Rigging and Signalman
Experience with repair and maintenance of wind turbine/generator systems and related equipment as follows: electrical, mechanical, hydraulic as well as PLC programming and troubleshooting skills and ability to perform related essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Hold a valid US Driver's License
Knowledge of Windows based software including Outlook, Excel, and Word
Experience with related mechanical and electrical OSHA safety standards

Preferred

Substation, relay and HV experience is preferred
Experience with TerraForm Power HSS&E Program and Culture

Company

TerraForm Power

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TerraForm Power is a leading owner, operator, and producer of renewable energy in North America.

H1B Sponsorship

TerraForm Power has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (3)
2024 (2)
2023 (1)
2022 (3)
2021 (2)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2017-03-07Acquired
2014-07-18IPO
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