Lead Wind Turbine Technician

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA is one of Spain's leading corporations, a front-runner in promoting and managing infrastructures, renewable energies, water and services, with 30,000 professionals worldwide, in 30 countries, and on 5 continents. The company is a global leader in renewable energy working exclusively with renewable technologies, specifically in wind, solar PV, solar thermal, hydro and biomass. Our Northern American Energy Division owns and operates renewable energy windfarms in the United States and Canada, and has recently added 3 gigawatts to our portfolio as we begin back to back Solar PV and storage projects. This is an exciting time to join Acciona and become one of the “pioneers in sustainability.”

The Lead Wind Turbine Technician will work with a team of well-trained professionals to maintain facilities surrounding wind turbines and maintain the turbines themselves. This position assists the Site Manager in leading the Technician crew, and performing a variety of administrative tasks as well as training, planning, and auditing. This requires attention to safety regulations for the industry and is important for overall safety on the job.

• Lead work planning efforts in order to ensure that all scheduled work is done in accordance with the sites established maintenance plan.
• Assist and/or provide training and support to the Wind Turbine Technicians so that each technician clearly understands how to perform component assembly, commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance on wind turbine generators, related equipment, and support equipment that is associated with the wind farm
• Train and support Wind Turbine technicians in preventative maintenance processes, such as Infrared Fault Detection Surveys, Corona Surveys, Ultrasonic Surveys, etc.
• Lead and support the Wind Turbines Technicians in troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and retrofitting of low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical and hydraulic components that are a part of the wind turbine and its associated switch gear
• Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building
• Train personnel in the proper use of safety gear, protective equipment, and control of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
• Be proficient at Root Cause Analyses to accurately determine equipment failure and the reason for failures when they occur
• Monitor the tool inventory at the wind farm, maintain consumables and spare parts inventory.
• Provide leadership to the Wind Turbine Technicians
• Train and assist Wind Turbine Technicians on proper methods for performing preventative maintenance tasks on all wind turbines and associated equipment
• Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment
• Ensure that safety, health requirements and cleanliness of facility and equipment are met
• Schedule and track the progress of wind turbine preventative maintenances in order to meet established guide lines
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications
• Other responsibilities as assigned

• Requires a high school education or equivalent, college degree a plus
• 5 years of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician and 50% of time spent on working with Gamesa turbines
• Previous experience as a Lead Wind Farm Technician preferred
• Maintain required training certifications as required to perform assigned job assignments
• Previous experience working with hand tools and power tools
• Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high voltage equipment
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
• Able to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights of 300 feet
• Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments in adverse and extreme weather conditions, in dust, pollen, weeds, grasses, and in confined spaces is required
• Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Passport
• Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods of time
• Experience with J.D. Edwards and Maximo systems a plus

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.