Balance of Plant Technician

Balance Of Plant Technician

Patriot Renewables, a small but successful renewable energy company, is looking for a reliable, motivated person to support our wind energy operations team in Maine. Our team manages four wind sites with a total of 33 turbines. This hands-on role suits someone who does well working outdoors, values teamwork and has a strong work ethic.

Who we're looking for: Someone who can follow directions, work independently, communicate well with others, and show basic mechanical and maintenance skills. Familiarity with hand tools and chainsaws is required. A valid driver's license is required.

Schedule: Mostly Monday through Friday during daylight hours. Some weekend or evening work is needed during snowstorms for plowing and site access.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain site vehicles, including pickup trucks, snowmobiles, ATVs, snowcats, and a dump truck with a plow and sander.
• Transport equipment and vehicles by trailer.
• Conduct and document routine SPCC (Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure) inspections at three wind sites.
• Perform weekly substation inspections and maintain stormwater compliance on site roads.
• Keep turbines accessible, including snow removal and lock repairs.
• Plow and sand parking lots and driveways, and clear walkways and entrances during winter.
• Train staff and contractors to operate vehicles and snow equipment safely.
• Conduct eagle mortality searches twice a month.
• Mow the grounds around site buildings.
• Maintain office and garage spaces at three locations, including cleaning and trash removal.

Preferred (reflected in placement within the range): Willingness and ability to climb wind turbines to assist with maintenance and repairs. Current GWO Basic Safety Training (Working at Heights) or equivalent climb certification, or willingness to obtain it. Computer skills for data entry, ordering parts, and research. Knowledge of electrical systems.

Equal employment opportunity: Patriot Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any employee or job applicant based on race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital or family status, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or family medical history, ancestry, citizenship, political affiliation, or any other condition or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or non-merit-based factors.