Wind Engineer

Description and Requirements

Who We Are

This is a hybrid position working out of Oklahoma City, OK.

The Opportunity:

As part of the Technical Services team, the Wind Engineer will lead technical reliability and performance the EGPNA Wind Fleet. The Engineer will be responsible for creating predictive processes and tools, collecting information, reviewing results, making inspection/ repair recommendations, optimizing wind projects and reviewing work performed by internal and external teams.

The Wind Engineer will report to the Manager, Wind Technical Services.

What You'll Do at Enel:

Responsibilities, include, but not limited to:

• Lead and support engineering investigations into drivetrain and blade reliability issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with OEMs, service providers, and internal stakeholders to improve component performance and reduce downtime
• Lead wind turbine asset operational and generation performance review and troubleshooting efforts to ensure EGPNA performance goals are met.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, failure modes, and opportunities for reliability enhancement.
• Perform blade damage reviews and create Scope of Work instructions for repairs.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for mechanical systems.
• Evaluate and ensure successful implementation of upgrade and improvement opportunities.
• Create Technical Specifications and Scope of Works for services, materials, and upgrades on the EGPNA fleet.
• Support Procurement to technical evaluate and technical approve services and materials
• Monitor the implementation of new procedures, upgrades, performance improvements, retrofits, execution of preventative maintenance, etc.
• 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.
• Plan and review results of End of Warranty inspections. Build End of Warranty reports to submit to OEM prior to the end of the warranty periods.
• Provide engineering expertise and technical leadership to the Technical Support organization.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
• O&M technical best practices identification and global implementation across EGPNA fleet.

Who You Are:

• 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 create technical documentation and specifications.
• Up to 25% travel required.
• 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 You've Accomplished:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with wind turbines design, manufacturing, maintenance or operation.
• Strong knowledge on Wind Turbine operations, maintenance, and performance.
• String understand of major wind turbine components (gearboxes, generators, bearings) and blade structures (materials, aerodynamics, damage mechanisms)
• Experience with failure analysis, reliability engineering, and condition monitoring tools
• Good written and verbal communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.

What Enel Offers You:

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.
• Home office set-up stipend
• 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.

EEO Statement

Enel North America is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information. We will not discriminate, in any employment decision, against any individual or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veterans/national guard/military reserve status. This shall be done in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in every location in which Enel North America has facilities. Enel North America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Accessibility - If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies

Enel North America has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Enel North America will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Enel North America, in any capacity will be considered property of Enel North America. This policy is applicable to all Enel North America locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Enel North America will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

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