Wind Turbine Generator Equipment Engineer

Wind Turbine Generator Engineer

Apex Systems is actively hiring for a Wind Turbine Generator Engineer role with a Fortune 200 Renewable Energy Client!

This position is designated as remote with 25% travel.

Position: Wind Turbine Generator Engineer

Location: Juno Beach, FL (Preferred) - Potential for remote with 25% travel

Purpose: This contractor will be supporting the operation and maintenance of wind turbine electrical systems.

Experience: 3-5+ years of relatable professional experience in engineering, consulting, or project management preferred.

Hours: M-F, 1st shift. Potential for OT with approval

Length of Assignment: 12 month contract + potential extension

The Wind Fleet Electrical team is searching for an engineering candidate to assist with operating and maintaining wind turbine generators and power distribution cables. The candidate should possess 3-5+ years of experience specifically in working with large motors and/or generators across design, manufacturing, and/or field environments.

A successful candidate will have:

• Strong understanding of the principles and operation of electrical rotating machines, including electromagnetic theory and machine dynamics.
• Ability to diagnose issues and implement solutions for generator systems, using diagnostic tools such as Vibration Monitoring, Motor Current Signature Analysis (MCSA, ESA), and endoscopic inspections.
• Familiarity with materials and techniques used in the construction of rotating electrical machines and the manufacturing processes involved.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards for Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Familiarity and experience with Root Cause Analysis
• Experience with writing repair, operations, and/or maintenance procedures and specifications
• Capability to translate and communicate financial and technical business cases to gain leadership approval
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects and deliverables
• Data driven decision making skills
• Ability to relate to Field Service Personnel to provide adequate technical support
• Previous experience with wind generation desired but not required.

Basic Requirements:

• Engineering Degree and 5+ years of experiences
• Estimated travel 20% to wind sites and vendor shops
• Willing and able to climb wind turbines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
• Willing to work in an office environment
• Ability and interest to learn and self-teach new skills and technologies

Additional information on team:

The team supports the operation and maintenance of 14000+ Wind Turbines across North America from headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. The goal of the Electrical Wind Fleet team is to increase uptime of the fleet and decrease operation and maintenance costs.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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