Lead Technician (SunZia South)

Pattern Energy Group is seeking a Lead Technician for their Cedarvale, NM site. The role involves leading teams for power generation, ensuring safety and compliance, and providing technical support for wind generation equipment. Candidates should have electrical or mechanical troubleshooting experience and reside within 60 miles of the facility. The position requires hands-on work in a physically demanding environment, emphasizing teamwork and safety.
COMPANY OVERVIEW

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities, with respect for the environments, communities, and cultures where we are present.

Our approach both begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. The company values of creative spirit, ownership pride, follow-through, and a team-first attitude motivate us to pursue our mission daily. Our culture reinforces these values by encouraging innovative and critical thinking, along with a strong commitment to keeping our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

JOB PURPOSE

The position will lead and develop the team(s) to meet various obligations required for power generation at a Pattern Energy operating site.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Support the Facility Manager in all areas of the Pattern operating site. Ensure a positive working environment by maintaining discipline, morale, and employee relations.
• Lead the use of maintenance documentation, reporting tools and performance systems necessary for reporting and performance improvement.
• Provide hands-on technical support and supervision for Wind generation equipment and power delivery systems, as well as with other facility civil work, building maintenance, and upkeep.
• Enable teammates’ ability and awareness to work safely and stop work as required. Support driving the injury-free workplace culture by facilitating safe work habits, hazard recognition, risk assessment, peer-to-peer feedback, and proper use of human performance tools.

Manage site-specific and corporate procedures, policies, training programs, safety programs and work practices and related updates as required.
• Balance and support facility public relations and community interactions.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with all Federal, state and local regulations and associated permits. Ensure obligations are met using the CMMS.

Required Work Experience
• Electrical or Mechanical troubleshooting experience with Power delivery and Wind applications
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft applications.

Education
• A diploma degree in a technical, business-related field or commensurate experience is required.
• Electrical/Mechanical apprentice or Red seal
Additional Requirements
• Must reside within (< 60 miles) of the facility’s O&M building.
• Ability to climb turbine tower (>250feet)
• Candidates must be willing and able to work under high workloads in stressful conditions and physically demanding settings while maintaining a professional, non-confrontational demeanor and upholding the highest ethical standards. Examples include, but are not limited to, travel, participation in climbing, exposure to harsh temperatures, extreme driving conditions, various 24/7 working hours, and supporting other business units and locations as needed.
• Must have a general understanding of NERC and CIP compliance.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $41.53 – $ 51.92 per hour (USD). This range is an estimate; actual base pay may be above or below this range based on various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program features a bonus structure for full-time employees at all levels. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, an employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, and a 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contributions, as well as employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.