Wind Technician I

AES Corporation is hiring a Wind Technician I in Arlington, VA, responsible for maintaining and repairing wind turbine systems. Key duties include routine maintenance, troubleshooting, assisting with component installation, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma, technical knowledge, and experience with specific turbine models. A valid Texas driver's license is required. This is a full-time position with no degree mentioned.
This is a skilled position in the maintenance and repair of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

Primary Functions:

Crucial duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems (under direction, if needed).
• Performs wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs.
• Recognizes occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately reports the problem.
• Assists with removal and installation of wind turbine mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
• Assists with heavy equipment (crane) rigging and directing.
• Interface closely with Buffalo Gap Team Leaders.
• Performs wind turbine controller maintenance and repair.
• Completes required reports and other paperwork, some of which require computer entry.
• Assists with high-voltage system maintenance and repair.
• Maintains adherence to Company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Maintains accurate care of Company tools and vehicles.
• Demonstrates the ability to learn sophisticated troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines.

Educational Qualifications:
• High School diploma required.
• Knowledge in a Technical Trade, Maintenance, Electrical, Instrumentation and/or Operations is strongly preferred.
• Certificate and/or Associates of Applied Science in Wind Turbine Technology are a huge plus.

Fundamental Qualifications:
• Shown experience with GE 1.5, Vestas V-80 and/or Siemens 2.3 turbines.
• Have experience working with GE, Vestas and/or Siemens SCADA systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand and follow customary instructions in order to perform the essential functions of the position in a satisfactory manner.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions.

Technical Qualifications:
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations.
• Previous equivalent related experience and/or as the Company may settle to be an appropriate skill level.
• Successful completion of all training, education courses and/or skill level testing required by the Company for entry into this position.
• Knowledge of basic electrical testing equipment, commonly used bolts and torque values.

Licenses, Certificates, Registrations:
• Valid Texas State driver's license.

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