Millwright / Plant Maintenance

28.50 to $41.25 hourly DOE
Sign-on Bonus: $5000!!
Avangrid Power is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician opening. This position is responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on a wind powered generation plant and leads in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.
Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.
Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found. If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.
Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.
Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule.
Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice.
About 10-15% travel may be required.
Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.
or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; High School Diploma or GED.
Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools).
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 climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
Related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.
Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.
This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.