ENGIE North America Inc. Looking for Wind Technician II – Jumbo Hill at Andrews, TX  Full Time

A Wind Site Technician operates and maintains the site by optimizing wind generation availability and performance through established procedures with the highest regard for health, safety and environment compliance.

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, this position reports to the Jumbo Hill Wind Farm in Andrew, TX.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed

What you’ll do:

• Shall be a leader in safety, upholding safety as a core value
• Actively participate in the behavior-based safety program and ensure every team member and contractor complies with all safety procedures and applicable task-oriented job safety analyses
• Ensure site safety rules are communicated and adhered to through Site Specific Orientations, JSAs and Tailboard Meetings
• Demonstrate procedural compliance in all site operation and maintenance activities by utilizing established procedures
• Facilitate and implement all daily work as the on-site Tech, including coordinating with service providers, contractors, producing Reports including but not limited to Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reports
• Operate site equipment, both directly and remotely
• Monitor site performance
• Coordinate Switching and Curtailments with relevant local utilities and ISOs
• Ensure site equipment is kept at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency, and profitability
• Demonstrate work planning skills, activity scheduling and follow up to assure work conformance
• Perform routine inspections – safely using tools (e.g. multimeter and IR Camera)
• Manage contractors, ensuring quality work, completed safely and promptly
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to other’s ideas and viewpoints, earning trust, and resolving conflict situations
• Primary point of contact for all landowners
• Manage Spare Parts inventory
• Coordinate work on site between different contractors
• Perform the housekeeping functions and equipment cleaning necessary to maintain the site in a clean and neat condition
• Recommend operating and/or maintenance changes that will enhance plant performance and availability
• Maintain confidentiality of all information available to the position
• Comply with all contractual and legal obligations impacting plant operation
• 10% Travel to support operations at other sites during unusual events & training
• Equipment operation training – contractor orientation, other site’s employees
• Demonstrate the consistent use of Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques when solving plant abnormalities and equipment failures
• Must be able to analyze complex problems under the pressure of emergency conditions
• Use computerized Work Order, Purchase Requisition and Receiving software
• Support other wind assets including solar generating sites for planned and forced outages-may require overnight stays.
• Carries out other duties as assigned

What you bring:

• Certification or diploma in a technical program in which you have studies in electrical operations and safety guidelines. An additional two years of equivalent experience will be considered.
• A minimum if two (2) years of experience industrial Medium voltage or High voltage with a certification or diploma or a total of four (4) years of total experience
• Trades qualifications an asset: (Lineman, Electrician, Millwright, Control Technician)
• Ability to effectively use diagnostic equipment
• Proficient with using a personal computer and software tools to analyze plant performance data and prepare reports or presentations.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining substation equipment such as: electrical control circuits, transformers, high voltage breakers and collection lines
• Be proficient in using WTG Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System’s & other associated WTG monitoring systems
• Required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Required to be on call as deemed necessary by Supervisor
• Must be able to personally respond to plant emergencies
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Verbal and non-verbal, i.e., formal reports.
• Must be able to operate a computer terminal (or have the capability of learning), calculator, etc.
• HV experience is preferred; Able to attain AVO substation technician certification within 12 months of hire
• Reside within 50 miles of the site

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be eligible to work for any U.S. employer without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be available to travel up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid driver’s license/clean driving record (will they drive a company or personal car)
• Must have the ability to travel domestically and internationally on limited occasions
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not exposed to weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The position consists of 20% work indoors and 80% work outdoors, outdoor work may expose the employee to weather conditions
• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements as well as communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Capacity to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy while using a company computer, calculator
• Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
• Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals
• Capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, small enclosed areas, etc.) as required
• Capable of performing demanding work at various heights greater than 250 feet and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities
• Physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to – fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses, arc-flash clothing, respiratory protection, etc
• Able and willing to perform first aid and CPR
• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with the needed assistance to perform the essential functions

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity, or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

* Salary Range: $55,400- $79,580 USD, annually
* Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors
* In addition to salary, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan
* At ENGIE we understand that benefits matter, we offer competitive benefit options including medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and a 401(k) 401K option with a company match
* More information can be found here: Discover our employee benefits

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.
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If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, encourage, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity and inclusion, for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate. If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.