Wind Farm Technicians

Role Description:

Travel to site and undertake, routine inspections, fault diagnosis, and reactive maintenance on HV/MV work.
Provide operational and technical support.
Respond and attend site outside normal working hours to undertake reactive maintenance and switching activities at the substation.
Perform planned substation shutdowns, coordinate, supervise third parties and generate reports.
Assist with turbine tasks and perform inspections as directed by the site manager.
Key Responsibilities:

Participate in the necessary scheduled and reactive maintenance tasks related to the electrical balance of plant (eBOP) components and other site equipment.
Assist in ensuring that all works carried out by contractors and suppliers are done to an acceptable standard.
Undertake initial investigations and participate in root cause analysis, problem-solving, and repairs to electrical and mechanical components.
Record all eBop events and give an update to the site manager
Identify and report existing and anticipated problems with substation and wind turbine MV-HV equipment, which includes inspections, etc.
Daily, weekly, monthly and annual inspections of key EBOP components as per operating and maintenance manuals and submit reports to GMR2.1 and the Site manager
Reviews relevant material (manuals, blueprints, schematics) to determine tasks, tools, equipment, and parts needed to maintain the system.
Ensure that eBOP safety stock is in line with site requirements.
Ensures a safe working environment, meets safety standards, and adheres to regulatory compliance requirements.
Assist in monitoring compliance with all operational regulations and associated permits, including all applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Assists with scheduling and tracking maintenance tasks.
Any other duties, as assigned by the Site Manager, in line with the role.
The role require standby duties (weekends and public holidays included).

Qualification and Experience:

Minimum of a Red Seal or Master electrician.
Minimum of N6 in Electrical Certificate, a trade tested or a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current).
Minimum 5 years’ utility experience in power plant or field maintenance is desired.
Valid Eskom ORHVS outcome level 6 (132 kV) authorized person.
Experience in switching LV, MV and HV systems is a must.
Working knowledge of power system protection.
Demonstrated experience in the maintenance of LV and 33 kV cable systems including fault location and diagnostics.
Cable jointing qualifications and experience is an advantage.
General knowledge of Scada systems.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Working knowledge of wind plants is an advantage.
Driver’s license.