Wind Availability Engineer

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Position Overview

The Wind Availability Engineer provides technical expertise to a large operating fleet of wind facilities in order to maximize turbine performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line technical expertise to Invenergy’s operating utility-scale wind energy facilities.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve equipment reliability and performance issues to maximize site energy production. Equipment includes wind turbine blades, gearboxes, and mechanical/electrical subsystems.
• Interface with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and develop best operating practices.
• Interface between the Brazilian sites and Invenergy engineering in the U.S.
• Develop procedures and technical documentation regarding the safe and efficient operation of wind facilities.
• Participate in regular site operation calls and work with field personnel to investigate equipment issues and maximize production.
• Develop maintenance plans in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with site and engineering teams to plan and schedule preventive and corrective work.
• Review maintenance plans to optimize downtime and maximize equipment availability.
• Manage wind assets through life cycle and maintain master data by collaborating with engineering and site teams to define critical spare parts and inventory min/max volumes.
• Lead pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes.
• Analyze inspection results, SCADA data, CMS data and trends, Performance data and trends, and controls logic to gain operational insights.
• Work with the performance analytics team to develop new monitoring strategies and predictive analytics for wind facilities.
• Work with the EHS team to develop safe operating practices and standards.
• Prepare site monthly and annual reports.
• Support the start-up of operations at new facilities.
• Support the end-of-warranty inspection process at facilities.
• Some travel (< 25%) and moderate field work may be required. Travel to the U.S may be required.

Required Skills

• B.S. in an engineering discipline, M.S. preferred.
• Five to eight years’ work experience with wind turbine engineering/maintenance/performance.
• Fluent (written and oral) in English.
• Experience with SCADA, CMMS, CMS, and Performance Analysis systems.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy systems.
• Strong interest and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and able to quickly acclimate to new software.
• Ability to independently manage projects and drive initiatives.
• Experience with equipment reliability and work management programs.
• Experience in collaborating and influencing teams to execute coordinated plans and activities.