Wind Technician - L223

DTE Energy is hiring a Wind Technician in Detroit, MI, responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on wind turbines, including inspections and repairs. The role requires adherence to safety procedures and documentation of turbine conditions. Candidates should have a high school diploma or relevant experience, with knowledge of electrical systems and wind turbine operations. This position is focused on hands-on maintenance and does not offer remote work.
Job ID: 13977

DTE is one of the nation's largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer's homes and Michigan's progress for more than a century. And as Michigan's largest source of renewable energy, we're creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We're also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states.

But we're more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you'll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone's health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Testing Required: Wind Technician Climbing and Lifting Assessment

Job Summary

Performs preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on wind turbines and related equipment, including inspections, operations, and repairs. Handles inspections, operations, and repairs, including mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment. Documents adverse turbine conditions and malfunctions and ensures adherence of health and safety procedures. Span of control: 0; individual contributor.

Key Accountabilities
• Performs inspections, operations and maintenance of wind turbine equipment
• Identifies and recognizes when equipment and/or machinery is outside of normal operating limits
• Maintains records of work performed and ensures precise measurements, a strict order of operations, and all safety procedures are completed
• Follows company safety procedures to ensure all hazardous energy sources are isolated prior to performing work on equipment (e.g., lockout-tagout (LOTO), etc.)
• Uses proper communication with coworkers to ensure duties are performed safely and effectively
• Assists with warranty claim investigation and management
• Responds to call-outs in accordance with pre-specified criteria
• Basic understanding of equipment codes relative to the malfunctions to assist with resolution
• Completes all internal requisite training/certification within designated time frames
• Assists with development and revising operations and maintenance related procedures
• Performs and maintains housekeeping standards and duties
• Supports routine Preventive and Predictive Maintenance on all turbine systems
• Supports Corrective Maintenance efforts on selected equipment when properly trained or supervised

Qualifications

This is a dual-track base requirement job; education and experience requirements can be satisfied

through one of the following two options:

High School diploma or GED with three years of relevant wind experience; OR

Associate degree in a relevant field or Wind Certificate, inclusive of one year of relevant wind experience

Additional Qualifications

Experience with AC & DC electrical systems

Experience with rigging, rotating equipment, shaft alignment, torqueing, mechanical drawings, electrical drawings

Basic knowledge of wind turbine software systems and CMMS systems (ie. GE Toolbox and Wind SCADA, Maximo)

Ability to maintain and assist with repair of all mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems of a

turbine

Ability to climb heights with tools and equipment, including turbine/tower ladders that may

exceed 260 feet

Ability to lift items including heavy equipment, parts, and tools that may weigh more than 50

pounds

Ability to identify problems when a turbine performs abnormally

Ability to meet attendance requirements

Ability to travel to other locations

Has valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

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