Within the O&M Technical Support team, the Wind Specialist will lead the condition monitoring program in EGPNA from setting predictive processes and tools, collecting information, reviewing results, making inspection/ repair recommendations and reviewing work performed by OEMs or ISPs .
The Wind Specialist will report to the Technical Support Manager
What you will do
Responsibilities, include, but not limited to:
Lead the condition monitoring program in EGPNA (vibration, oil and grease analysis, borescopes, blades) from collecting information, reviewing results, making inspection/ repair recommendations and reviewing work performed by OEMs or ISPs. Strong focus on drive train vibration measurement, analysis and proactive problem detection.
- 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.
- Lead/ perform 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.
What you will bring
- Associates degree plus a minimum of 7 years of related experience with wind turbines design, manufacturing, maintenance or operation (or)
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree plus minimum of 3 years related experience with wind turbine design, manufacturing, maintenance or operation.
- Strong 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 : Talking , hearing, near acuity, handling and fingering. Ability to work at height and climb EGPNA turbines (>300ft).
- The work requires the candidate to pass a physical fitness exam and maintain a weight of 280 lbs. or less to accommodate the safety restrictions of our equipment.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
Please see below for additional 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.
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