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Senior Wind Plant Technician - Shiloh
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Reference 090036  (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
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Location California - America North
Town/City CA-Rio Vista
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Senior Level
Deadline 18/04/2009
Company Name Iberdrola Renewables
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IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

IBERDROLA RENEWABLES is seeking two Senior Wind Plant Technicians for the Shiloh facility in Rio Vista, California.  
This position is responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs and replacement of equipment on a wind powered generation plant. Leads in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.  Responsibilities include:   
  • Operates and maintains the wind plant equipment.
  • Reads schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components. 
  • Performs mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.
  • Complies with all project environmental health and safety programs.
  • Performs preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
  • Adheres to effective internal controls.

 

Qualifications
 
  • Two year college or technical school certificate; or 18 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to climb 80 meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
  • Ability to frequently lift items weighing 1 to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items from 61 to 100 pounds.
  • Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems.  Including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools. 
  • Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Possession of comprehensive writing skills to meet contractual reporting obligations. 
  • Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice. Participates in an on-call schedule. 
  • Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Knowledgeable of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements. 
  • Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.  (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, meghommeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torquing, alignment and various hand and power tools.)
Preference may be given to candidates with the following: 
  • Previous substation and/or GE1.5 experience.  . 
  • Experience in power plant operations and maintenance. 
  • Experience in wind plant operations and turbine experience. 
  • Experience in high voltage switching.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of references, a background check that includes an MVR report, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and a post-employment physical exam.  IBERDROLA RENEWABLES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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