Job Title
Wind Specialist
Who you will work with
Within the O&M Technical Support team, the Wind Specialist will be a technology focused expert that will provide front line and real time technical support to the Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) team of wind technicians in the field. They will report to the Manager, Wind Technical Support
Our Team
The Wind Specialist will report to the Technical Support Manager.
Some examples of your activity
- Lead high level technical troubleshooting of failures in the EGPNA fleet of wind turbine generators (WTGs)
- Perform SCADA data mining and diagnosis for performance control and proactive problem solving.
- Lead wind turbine generation performance review and troubleshooting efforts to ensure EGPNA performance goals are met.
- Perform maintenance quality audits to the different EGPNA wind assets.
- Evaluate improvement options from OEMs or ISPs.
- Monitor the implementation of new procedures, retrofits, execution of preventative maintenance, etc.
- Support and guide Site Supervisor's with WTG or BOP equipment troubleshooting. Be proficient at Root Cause Analyses to accurately determine equipment failure and the reason for failures when they occur.
- Review components inspection reports and recommendations from third parties and ensure actions are taken based on that information.
- Support O&M actively during construction phase, hand-over to O&M and the wind farm warranty period.
- Assist in performing End of Warranty inspections. Build EoW reports to submit to OEM prior to the end of the warranty periods.
- Analysis and monitoring of alarms, faults and incidences across the EGPNA wind fleet.
- Provide technical leadership to the O&M organization.
- Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
- Write Technical Specifications on necessary parts and/ or services.
- O&M technical best practices identification and global implementation across EGPNA fleet.
Who are we looking for?
- Associates degree in Wind Energy Technology or similar, plus 4 years of wind turbine experience; or Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree required.
- In addition to above an additional 3 - 5 years of related experience with wind turbines design, manufacturing, maintenance, or operation is required.
- Knowledge on vibration measurement and analysis on drive trains.
- Experience with SCADA data analysis.
- Good written and verbal communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
- Strong computer skills with experience on the MS suite including Word, Excel and MS Project.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong initiative and drive for high achievement and continuous improvement.
- Able to interpret and write technical documentation.
- 40 % travel required (domestic and international).
- Mental Functions: Ability to solve complex problems, Ability to make decisions based on limited information, Time management, communicating and interpersonal skills.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of wind turbines technology, as well as in data and failure analysis.
- Physical Activities: Ability to work at height and climb EGPNA turbines (>300ft).
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
What Enel North America Offers You:
The hiring range for this position is $83,000- 105,148 a year. For remote positions, this is based on a national average base pay for this role. For positions in California this range will be specific to the location in California. The actual range may vary based on the geographic location of the chosen candidate. For all positions, the base pay actually offered will take into account various factors, including internal equity and job-related knowledge, skills and experience. At Enel, base pay is one part of your total compensation package.
Plea se see bel ow for additiona l information on Enel North America rewards.
- Enel North America offers its regular full-time employees affordable, quality healthcare for you and your family, life insurance and disability benefits to provide security, and retirement benefits to help you plan for your financial future. In addition, we offer an array of other benefits such as flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and professional development allowance.
- Benefits are effective as of day one!
- Some additional perks to working with Enel North America include:
- 401k with match fully vested as of day one. Enel-NA matches 100% of the first 4% that you contribute up to set IRS limits.
- Generous PTO that supports work/life balance including: 4 weeks annually of vacation as well as personal days, volunteer days, your birthday off, paid holidays, and sick time. Proration may apply during first year of employment.
- Paid leave programs
- The opportunity to grow and develop your career with the support and mentorship of senior leaders.
- The opportunity to work for one of the world's most recognizable and respected brands in the energy industry that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable.
An employee's eligibility for these benefits shall be subject to the governing documents for such plans and programs and/or company policy. The benefits described above may be modified or eliminated with or without notice in accordance with the governing documents and applicable law.
The selection process includes an initial introductory interview with the Recruiting team, followed by a n interview with the relevant business line. If your profile matches the requirements of the role, we will contact you to share all the details of the next steps.
Enel North America is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process for all job seekers. We will never ask you to pay money or provide sensitive information, such as your social security number or bank account number, as part of the application process. We only hire through our official channels, which include our website and LinkedIn page. If you receive a job offer that did not come through one of those channels, it is likely a scam , and we suggest reporting it to the authorities.
We are looking for individuals who embody our values: trust, respect, innovation, proactivity, and flexibility.
Do you want to be a part of change ? Apply now and join the Cross Technologies O&M Improvements team to help drive the energy transition with us!
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