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Invenergy Hiring for Mechanical Engineer I, Operations Engineering (Drivetrain) at Chicago, IL Full Time
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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.
Job Description
Summary
The Mechanical Engineer (Wind Turbine Drivetrain) 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 drivetrains and developing subject matter expertise in the field.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the reliability management of bearings, gearboxes, generators, and motors within wind turbine drivetrain systems
- Assess damage to drivetrain components, categorize severity, and provide repair dispositions
- Track major component repairs, including the collection of repair s and the updating of a failure log
- Schedule End of Warranty inspections for major drivetrain components
- File warranty claims with wind turbine OEMs
- Help build and develop the capabilities of in-house repair teams.
- Lead pilot projects to evaluate new equipment, tools, or processes associated with blades.
- Source hard-to-find parts for aging wind turbines
- Perform parts usage analysis on both high-volume and high-cost consumables
- 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/or aerodynamic systems
- 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, or CMMS software is a plus
- Experience working with large data sets and performing statistical analysis is a plus.
- Demonstrated interest in renewable energy.
Benefits
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.