Area Technical Specialist [Remote-Travel]

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<h2>Scope of Position</h2> <p><strong><u>About Us</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <p>EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.</p> <p>From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.</p> <p>Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Benefits & Perks</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <p>EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Competitive bonus incentives</strong>. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.</li> <li><strong>Comprehensive health coverage</strong>. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.</li> <li><strong>Rewarding 401k. </strong>We provide a generous matching contribution.</li> </ul> <p>We are also proud to offer:</p> <ul> <li>Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.</li> <li>Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.</li> <li>Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>Salary Range</u></strong><strong>:</strong> The full pay range for this role is $32.17 - $53.56/Hr., and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $40.00 to $45.00/Hr. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Scope of Job</u></strong><strong>: </strong></p> <p> This position, under the direction of the Regional Manager and/or Site Manager, performs all duties of a Senior Technician. In addition, the Area Technical Specialist assists field technicians with repair problems and guides field technicians through specialized tasks associated with renewable energy assets.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Required to travel to EDF projects for support.</strong></p> <h2>Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Assist and train field crews in troubleshooting and repairs.</li> <li>Assist and train crews with crane calling and rigging procedures.</li> <li>Take a lead role in projects requiring special skills, by acquiring and maintaining skills in certain areas:</li> <li>R&R of major components.</li> <li>In-situ repair of major components.</li> <li>Composite repair.</li> <li>Communication system repairs.</li> <li>Specifically trained high voltage switching tasks.</li> <li>BOP maintenance tasks.</li> <li>Develop, write, and train procedures and control instructions with the assistance of PDS Specialists.</li> <li>Research parts and specialty tools.</li> <li>Travel to other sites to support Site managers as needed.</li> <li>All other job-related duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <p>• Three to five years of technical experience in the renewable energy industry.• Ability to comply with EDF Renewable Energy’s Safety & Quality (QC) policies, procedures, and work instructions.• Good oral and written communication skills, including basic functional knowledge of MS Word and PowerPoint.• Ability to read & comprehend schematic drawings.• Ability to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers of various heights.• Demonstrate the ability to work with and provide hands-on training to other technicians.• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including cold, rain, wind, etc.• Mechanical, electrical, and controls aptitude as expressed by prior performance of some of the responsibilities described above.• Able to provide proof of a current driver’s license and clean driving record, in order to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Physical Demands:</strong></p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:</p> <ul> <li>Stand, climb, use hands & fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.</li> <li>The employee is frequently required to talk and hear.</li> <li>The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.</li> <li>Able to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights.</li> <li>Able to work in an industrial environment. This may have been achieved through formal training, previous work experience as an auto mechanic or the ability to demonstrate that an individual is mechanically inclined.</li> <li>Demonstrate good work habits, including but not limited to attendance, and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.</li> </ul>

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