Mechanical Engineer I, Operations Engineering

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

The Mechanical Engineer (Condition Monitoring) provides technical support to a large operating fleet of wind energy projects with emphasis on addressing the reliability and performance challenges associated with wind turbine drivetrain components, reviewing condition monitoring data, and developing subject matter expertise in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monitoring of gears, bearings, generators, and oil and debris sensors within wind turbine drivetrain systems
• Assess damage to major components, categorize severity, and provide repair or troubleshooting dispositions
• Build out and provide customers reports of alerts and recommendations, tracking key metrics and successes
• Track major component repairs, including the collection of repair reports and the updating of a failure log
• Schedule and review End of Warranty inspections for major drivetrain components and file necessary claims with wind turbine OEMs
• Oversee the implementation of new hardware for data collection within wind turbine drivetrain systems
• Lead pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes
• Source hard-to-find parts for aging wind turbines
• Visit sites to conduct special inspections, failure investigations, or provide training
• Some travel (< 25%) and moderate field work may be required

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or relevant physical science
• Zero to three years of work experience
• Strong interest and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to understand basic circuit troubleshooting for fault or failure investigation
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights in wind turbine nacelles on occasion
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products and able to quickly acclimate to new software
• Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Strong time-management and/or project-management skills
• Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multiple interests and backgrounds

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in a technical discipline is preferred
• Experience with wind turbines, equipment reliability, bearings, condition-monitoring software or vibration analysis, or CMMS software is a plus
• Experience with data access, storage and servers
• Experience working with large data sets and performing statistical analysis is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in renewable energy

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.