Wind Predictive Maintenance Specialist - Vibration Analysis Specialist (m/w/d)

Job Description

Enel North America is a proven renewables leader delivering clean, flexible and sustainable energy solutions.

As part of the Enel Group, we develop, build, own and operate renewable power plants and demand response solutions, with over 11 gigawatts (GW) of installed wind and solar capacity, over 1 GW of energy storage and nearly 5 GW of demand response in the US and Canada.

For nearly 25 years, we've reliably powered modern life and driven climate action with our people, partners and communities by putting sustainability at the center of everything we do. Enel is a top five industry leader for clean power capacity in the US, demand response in North America and utility-scale battery storage in Texas.

We are a smart and passionate team working together to build the Enel North America that we want for the long-term – one that is founded on strong financial, social and environmental values. Being on our team means being part of lasting progress to create a thriving and more sustainable world for our climate and communities. It means valuing safety, trust, innovation, proactivity, flexibility and respect in all we do. Our vision is ambitious, and we'll get there together.

The Opportunity

This is a hybrid based opportunity out of our Oklahoma City, OK office. Candidates will be required in the office according to policy (currently 8 days per month).

Relocation Assistance May Be Available

Within the O&M Technical Support team, the Wind Predictive Maintenance Specialist will be focused on the EGPNA predictive maintenance and condition-based monitoring program. This includes setting predictive processes and tools, collecting information, reviewing results, performing vibration analysis, and making maintenance recommendations.

What You'll Do at Enel North America

Responsibilities, include, but not limited to:

• Participate in the condition-based monitoring (CMS) program in EGPNA (vibration, oil and grease analysis, borescopes, blades) from collecting information, reviewing results, making inspection/ repair recommendations and reviewing work performed by OEMs or ISPs. Strong focus on drive train vibration measurement, analysis and proactive problem detection.
• Perform real time monitoring and case management of the EGPNA fleet utilizing vibration alarming and diagnostics software.
• Complete full predictive maintenance analytics, including CMS analysis, temperature analysis, tribology analysis, and case management.
• Perform SCADA data mining and diagnosis for performance control and proactive problem solving.
• Evaluate improvement options from OEMs or ISPs.
• Monitor the implementation of new procedures, retrofits, and predictive maintenance technologies.
• Make maintenance recommendations.
• Review components inspection reports and recommendations from both internal personnel and third parties, and ensure actions are taken based on that information.
• Perform End of Warranty inspections. Build EoW reports to submit to OEM prior to the end of the warranty periods.
• Analysis and monitoring of alarms, faults and incidences across the EGPNA wind fleet.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
• Write Technical Specifications on necessary parts and/ or services.

Who You Are

• ISO CAT II Vibration Analysis Certification strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge on vibration measurement and analysis on drive trains is required.
• Experience with data mining and data analytics.
• Experience with SCADA analysis.
• Good written and verbal communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Strong computer skills with experience in databases and programming languages, such as the following: SQL, Python, R, Tableau, PowerBi.
• Proficient in MS suite software including Word, Excel, Power Point and MS Project.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong initiative and drive for high achievement and continuous improvement.
• Able to interpret and write technical documentation.
• Less than 20% travel expected (domestic and international).
• 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: Talking, hearing, near acuity, handling and fingering. Ability to work at height and climb EGPNA turbines (>300ft).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• The work requires the candidate to pass a physical fitness exam and maintain a weight of 280 lbs. or less to accommodate the safety restrictions of our equipment.

What You've Accomplished

• Associates degree in relevant field plus minimum of 5 years of condition-based monitoring experience or vibration analysis (or)
• Bachelor of Science of Engineering degree plus minimum of 3 years of related experience in condition-based monitoring or vibration analysis required.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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 [email protected].

What Enel North America 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.

• 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.