Offshore Wind Technician I/II

Job Summary

The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance of the Coastal Virginia Wind Farm. The ideal candidate has the ability to work a flexible schedule, along with the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently.  The Candidate will have the ability to work on complex systems in challenging environments and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices. Safety and Quality form a central part of our culture, and the ideal candidate will have a strong focus on both. 
The Wind Technicians will a work 14 Day rotation offshore on board the Service Operations Vessel (SOV) during the commercial project. The first year will be a standard 40-hour work week to get all required training and qualifications prior to commercial operations start.   

To learn more about this opportunity, check out this video-  Offshore Wind Careers: Offshore Wind Turbine Technician (youtube.com)

Responsibilities: 

• Perform service and maintenance of wind turbines, balance of plant and safety systems. 
• Inspect the exterior and physical integrity of towers. 
• Climb towers to inspect or repair turbine equipment. 
• Collect turbine data for testing or research and analysis. 
• Supports in the collection, analysis, and generation of compliance reports to support Dominion's North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) compliance regulatory requirements. Assists in the maintenance of BES cyber assets including but not limited to Cyber security patching, password maintenance, BES Cyber asset identification and inventory, audit evidence gathering, and other NERC related activities as assigned.  
• Troubleshoot and correct Wind Turbine Controls System alarms and error codes. 
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems. 
• Service offshore substation systems, onshore substation and fiber optic sensing and control systems. 
• Replace worn or malfunctioning components. 
• Escalate technical issues to supporting engineering departments. 
• Ability to work in a with a diverse and inclusive work team is required. 
• Work in stressful, dangerous situations, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices. 
• Flexibility to work outside planned hours, including nights, weekends extended stays at sea and as needed and on-call. 
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job including but not limited to: Ladder climbing minimum 267 steps, up stair climbing, standing for long periods, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, work above shoulders, pushing, pulling, exposure to vibration, chemicals, confined spaces and extreme weather conditions. 
   

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

• Wind Tech I - 0-2 years of relevant work experience in a mechanical, electrical, hydraulic maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive setting.
• Wind Tech II -2+ years of relevant work experience in a mechanical, electrical, hydraulic maintenance/troubleshooting in a military, industrial or automotive setting.  
• Physically and mentally able to work suspended from heights and in confined spaces. 
• Climb Wind towers multiple times and at times without climbing aids or lifts. 
• Must have a current medical certificate and must pass a physical administered by a medical practitioner to ensure ability to safely perform the job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.  This medical certification must be maintained while working in an offshore wind environment. The physical assessment must be renewed every two years. 
• Due to weight limits on equipment, individuals in this role have a weight restriction of 265 pounds. 
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment. 
• Good computer skills; (Microsoft Office applications). 
• The candidate must demonstrate initiative and motivation to learn new tasks and technologies. 
• Strong ability to organize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientation, ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a high level of results orientation. 
• GWO Certification. 
• Ability to work with a diverse work team is required, along with the ability to analyze and resolve issues independently and efficiently. 
• Work in stressful, dangerous situations, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices. 
• Flexibility to work outside planned hours, including nights and weekends as needed.  
• Must maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
   

Education Requirements

High School Diploma/GED

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job including but not limited to: Ladder climbing minimum 267 steps, up stair climbing, standing for long periods, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, work above shoulders, pushing, pulling, and exposure to vibrations, chemicals, confined spaces and extreme weather conditions.

Test Description

This job requires recommended test results from the EEI Technician (TECH) aptitude test, administered on site during the pre-employment process. To view the practice test, cut and paste the following URL in your browser, https://careers.dominionenergy.com/content/Pre-Employment-Testing/