Descrição da função
The Tiger Team Technician I is responsible for working with a small group of individuals in the day to day support of regional operations. This Role is responsible for performing a variety of work including generator bearing exchange, up tower gearbox repairs, pitch ram exchange, yaw drive exchange, troubleshooting, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team, maintains records of service activities; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the organization.
Role Responsibilities
- Assure that all activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site. This includes wearing essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job
- Pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification while keeping one's body weight under 270lbs.
- Climb wind towers daily, and access wind turbines to perform maintenance tasks
- Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to job site
- Monitor the activities of maintenance contractors and ensure corrective actions when appropriate
- Lead and/or conduct acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages
- Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
- Perform turbine maintenance including services, major component, generator bearing, pitch ram, gearbox HSS/IMS, and shaft bearing exchange work. Additionally, perform software updates and troubleshooting as required
- Be willing to travel up to 50% of the time
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager
Job Requirements and Experiences
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Unrestricted driver license in good standing
- Associate degree in Wind School and/or Mechanical degree preferred
- Global Wind Organization Certificate preferred
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Wind, Solar, and BESS
- Alternatively 2 year or 4 year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or on-line) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar; current journeyman or master electrician license
- Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site
- Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
- Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
- Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
- Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
- Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
- Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
- Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
- Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Physical Requirements
- Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
- Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
- Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time.
Work Environment
This position is a field-based role with travel and visits to other RWEA offices and field locations
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Pay range
The hourly base salary range for this position in Illinois is $32.52 - $44.00. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
Benefits offered
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE's 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com.
At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.
Salário e benefícios
Sobre esta vaga
Sobre RWE
Visão Geral da Empresa
RWE AG
SedeEssen, Alemanha
Fundação1898
DimensãoAproximadamente 20.100 colaboradores em todo o mundo, com uma receita de €26,21 bilhões no ano fiscal de 2025 (source: wikipedia.org, rwe.com)
O Que Fazem
A RWE é um dos principais grupos energéticos alemães, com um portfólio diversificado focado na geração de eletricidade e em projetos de infraestrutura energética. A empresa opera parques eólicos offshore e onshore, usinas solares fotovoltaicas, sistemas de armazenamento por baterias, além de usinas flexíveis a gás, investindo fortemente em tecnologias de hidrogênio. Em 2025, 41% da geração de eletricidade veio de fontes renováveis, enquanto gás e carvão representaram 31% e 27%, respectivamente (source: rwe.com). Com uma capacidade instalada de 46,8 GW no final de 2025, incluindo 3,3 GW em eólica offshore e 1,7 GW em armazenamento por baterias, a RWE está entre os maiores desenvolvedores globais nesses segmentos (source: rwe.com). A empresa foca no desenvolvimento e operação de instalações energéticas para concessionárias, clientes industriais e participantes do mercado, destacando-se por seu porte, ampla gama tecnológica e forte presença nos mercados do Mar do Norte e dos EUA (source: rwe.com).
Projetos e Histórico
A RWE realiza diversos grandes projetos no setor de energias renováveis, incluindo o parque eólico offshore Sofia no Reino Unido com 1.400 MW, Thor na Dinamarca com 1.080 MW, além dos clusters Nordsee A e B na Alemanha, com capacidades de 660 MW e 900 MW, respectivamente (source: rwe.com). No total, cinco grandes parques eólicos estão em construção no Mar do Norte, somando cerca de 3,1 GW de capacidade adicional (source: rwe.com). Nos EUA, a RWE colocou em operação em 2025 seis projetos de energia renovável com um total de 999 MW, incluindo instalações eólicas, solares e de armazenamento por baterias em quatro estados (source: rwe.com). Em Lingen, Alemanha, a RWE está construindo um eletrólito de 300 MW como parte do projeto GET H2 Nukleus, além de uma turbina a gás compatível com hidrogênio de 34 MW para reconversão de hidrogênio verde em eletricidade (source: rwe.com). A empresa também opera o Megabattery 117+, um dos maiores sistemas de armazenamento por baterias da Alemanha, utilizado nos mercados de atacado e de equilíbrio (source: rwe.com).
Desenvolvimentos Recentes
Em 2025, a RWE colocou em operação 2,8 GW de nova capacidade de geração, investindo cerca de €10,8 bilhões brutos, elevando a capacidade instalada para 46,8 GW (source: rwe.com). Para o período de 2026 a 2031, a empresa planeja investimentos líquidos de €35 bilhões para expandir a capacidade de energias renováveis, armazenamento por baterias e usinas flexíveis em 25 GW, alcançando cerca de 65 GW (source: rwe.com). Desses, €9 bilhões serão destinados a projetos flexíveis de backup e grandes baterias, além de até 3 GW em usinas a gás compatíveis com hidrogênio na Alemanha, e mais €7 bilhões para eólica onshore e solar na Europa e Austrália (source: rwe.com). A capacidade eólica offshore atingiu 3,3 GW pro rata no final de 2025, e cinco projetos britânicos receberam contratos governamentais com capacidade esperada de até 6,9 GW, dos quais a RWE detém 3,5 GW (source: rwe.com).
Trabalhar na Empresa
A RWE oferece diversas oportunidades de carreira nas áreas de engenharia, operações, desenvolvimento de projetos, construção, gestão de ativos, comércio, finanças, TI, jurídico, compras e funções corporativas (source: rwe.com). A cultura de trabalho é marcada pela colaboração internacional, aprendizado contínuo e modelos flexíveis, apoiada por benefícios abrangentes que promovem o bem-estar e o desenvolvimento profissional (source: rwe.com). Nos EUA, o pacote inclui bônus por desempenho, contribuições do empregador para 401(k), programas de aprendizado e rotação de funções, além de suporte emocional e recursos para famílias (source: americas.rwe.com). Em Lingen, as vagas estão focadas especialmente em hidrogênio, armazenamento por baterias, tecnologias de gás para hidrogênio e instalações de suporte à rede, enquanto nos EUA a contratação avança para novos projetos eólicos, solares e de armazenamento por baterias (source: rwe.com, rwe.com).
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