About the role
This is a ,remote position supporting RNWBL’s wind portfolio across US and Canada, with up to 50% travel.
Responsibilities
Wind Turbine Operations & Performance
- Oversee technical issues on equipment components, operating systems, and performance reliability on multiple turbine platforms.
- Assist and guide project managers on mitigation and remediation measures.
- Review performance reports,the including turbine availability, capacity factor, and reliability, and provide remediation plans as needed.
- Lead difficult troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control system issues.
- Monitor CMS alarms to identify problems before equipment failure.
- Lead and participate in root cause analysis programs.
- Drive initiatives to reduce downtime and improve energy yield.
Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
- Lead and/or assist in the ,development and implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Review contracts to ensure maintenance requirements are met.
- Assist, when necessary, in planning major component replacements (gearboxes, blades, generators, transformers).
- Work with project teams to optimize spare parts strategy and long-term asset management planning.
- Review alternate spare parts suppliers to reduce supply chain risk for RNWBL and our clients.
Grid & High-Voltage Infrastructure
- Assist, when necessary, with substation, transformers, and high-voltage systems operations.
- Assist, when necessary, with collection, substation, transmission grid reliability,, and performance testing.
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leadership
- Promote a strong safety-first culture across all wind farm sites
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety, working-at-heights, and environmental regulations
- Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action implementation
Team & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and mentor site managers, wind technicians, and remote monitoring teams to improve their technical knowledge of the wind turbines
- Assist with establishing KPIs aligned with availability, safety, and production targets
- Collaborate with Asset Management, Engineering,NFPA 70E and Supply Chain teams.
- Follow all NERC, NFPA70E, OSHA, company, and customer requirements.
- Document service activity and parts usage with digital reporting systems.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering,, or related field
· 7+ years of experience in wind energy operations or power generation
· 3+ years in a leadership role managing field-based technical teams
· Strong knowledge of wind turbine systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, control systems)
· Experience with wind SCADA platforms and condition monitoring systems (CMS)
· Understanding of high-voltage systems and substation operations
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of OSHA, NERC, and NFPA 70E standards.
- Strong problem-solving, leadership, and mentoring skills.
Additional Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Able to travel for site visits, meetings, and training.
- Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in variable outdoor conditions.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid holidays and vacation time
- Career Growth Opportunities within Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuous Professional Development Support