Wind Maintenance 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

Within the O&M Technical Support team, the Wind Maintenance Specialist will be responsible for leading the Advanced Maintenance Program and Technical Quality Program for Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA). This position is located in Oklahoma City and will report to the Manager, Wind Technical Support.

What You'll Do at Enel North America

• Manage the Advanced Maintenance Program at the EGPNA self-performing wind fleet under their responsibility.
• Technically lead the Preventative Maintenance Program of the EGPNA self-performing wind fleet.
• Provide technical support and training to site personnel on completing Preventative Maintenance and Advanced Schedule Maintenance activities.
• Provide directions to EGPNA self-performing sites on recommended maintenances based on equipment condition.
• Conduct reviews and audits on field inspection and maintenance checklists, utilizing the information from those inspection documents to recommend dynamic maintenance activities.
• Manage the Technical QAQC program for the EGPNA self-performing sites under their responsibility.
• Provide technical support and training for the interface application utilized for maintenance checklists.
• Review all submitted maintenance reports for completeness and to make technical expert recommendations on future maintenance practices.
• Create necessary work notifications based off the maintenance reports submitted by wind sites.
• Perform maintenance quality audits to the different EGPNA wind assets as part of the EGPNA Technical Quality Program.
• Monitor the implementation of new procedures, retrofits, execution of preventative maintenance, etc.
• Evaluate improvement options from OEMs or ISPs.
• Review end of warranty reports for outstanding maintenance related issues.
• Review Enel Green Power maintenance manuals for completeness and provide corrections as needed.
• Create scopes of work as needed.
• 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.
• Assist in performing End of Warranty inspections. Build EoW reports to submit to OEM prior to the end of the warranty periods.
• Provide technical leadership to the O&M organization.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.

Who You Are

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Experience with data mining and data analytics.
• Good written and verbal communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills required.
• Strong computer skills with experience on the MS suite including Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Strong initiative and drive for high achievement and continuous improvement.
• Detail oriented.
• Able to interpret and write technical documentation.
• Up to 50% travel required (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: Ability to work at height and climb EGPNA turbines (>300ft).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

What You've Accomplished

Associates degree in Wind Energy Technology or similar, plus 4 years of wind turbine experience.

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.