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Job Description
Technical Advisor
Scope of Position
This position will lead and direct the work of the field engineers in O&M.
Reports to: Director or VP O&M
Division/Department: O&M
Location:Forest City, IA
Classification: Exempt
Working Conditions
50% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project), telephones, and general office equipment. 50% of the time is spent in the field meeting with O&M managers, or going to industry conferences.
Responsibilities
- Manage TIL and turbine manuals, turbine configuration (models as in generation1,2)
- Review and summarize new turbine manuals- associated with new contracts
- Evaluate major component failures, trends
- Trend faults and failures- suggest solutions
- Gearbox condition trending
- Control and manage turbine issues list (GE, Repower)
- Lead testing of – climb assists, filter systems, optional equipment (sky climber, etc)
- Evaluate added value items we could provide and market to customers
- Evaluate vendor offers that are miracle cures
- Manage the tool manager position, evaluate new tool needs and efficiencies
- Write and update procedures for technical processes
- Research and development of new tools, equipment, and processes as well as root cause investigations
Qualifications
- Five years experience in wind or related technical field required.
- Technical experience required
- Computer skills including Word, excel, database, outlook, OSI Pi, statistical analysis tools
- Education required: Bachelors degree in engineering or similar technical field.
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