Lead Design - WTG

Wind Turbine Generator Specialist - Renewables

• General Description
  
  

The Wind Turbine Specialist serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for wind turbine technology and its integration within utility-scale wind projects. The role has to ensure that the selection, procurement, installation, operation and maintenance of wind turbines are carried out in a technically sound, safe, cost-effective, and reliable manner.

This position bridges the gap between engineering design, OEM expertise, site execution, and Performance management, with the goal of maximizing turbine reliability, energy yield, and lifecycle value

• Technical Expertise
• Strong Knowledge in Wind turbine Technology & its design for large scale utility connected wind farms
• Expertise in Turbine types, Rotor aerodynamics, Structural Mechanics & Subsystems.
• Deep knowledge in Wind resource assessment & correlation to select turbine class & micro siting with respect to site conditions.
• Expertise in Power curve verification of Various types of machines ranging 5MW & above of Various reputed OEMs.
• Knowledge in Grid compliance requirements, Generator & Power Converter designs, Turbine transformer design, Electrical Protection & Controls.
• Deep knowledge in Global standards requirements Covering IEC, Local regulations & Certifications from DNV-GL, TUV, UL
• Knowledge in HSE standards like OSHA, ISO, Fire safety etc.
• Expertise in Analysis of Vibration, Noise, Thermal management, SCADA Alarm interpretation.
• Deep Knowledge in reliability engineering covering MTBF/MTTR calculations, FMEA, RCA analysis.
• Knowledge in Performance analysis, Availability & Loss estimations.
• Expertise in Installation of Wind turbine components like Blades, Nacelle, Tower and other subsystems.
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Conduct detailed technical due diligence of turbine models for site-specific suitability (wind class, turbulence intensity, hub height, grid compliance).
• Review turbine design documents, load calculations, and certification reports (IEC/GL standards).
• Support in turbine layout optimization in coordination with resource assessment team.
• Ensure compliance of turbines with grid code, safety standards, and contractual obligations.
• Support bid evaluation of OEM proposals, including LCOE impact of turbine selection.
• Review turbine supply agreements (TSA), service agreements (O&M contracts), warranties, and long-term service agreements (LTSA).
• Benchmark turbine performance guarantees (availability, power curve, efficiency) across OEMs
• Design Validation of Structural design, safety like Braking system, fail-safe system, emergency stop mechanism, Logistics & Transport feasibilities.
• Technical review of subsystems like Rotor, Blades, Drivetrain, Generator & Power Electronic converters, Yaw & Pitch systems, Tower & Foundation interface
• Support negotiations with OEMs by reviewingTurbine Supply Agreements (TSA), Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA), and warranty terms.
• Provide specialized guidance during turbine installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
• Act as a first-line technical authority for troubleshooting turbine faults, failures, or recurrent reliability issues
• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) of major component failures (gearbox, blades, generators, converters) and define corrective actions.
• Support predictive maintenance strategies using Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS), SCADA alarm analysis, vibration monitoring, and oil analysis.
• Ensure turbines operate within designed parameters to maximize availability, generation yield, and reliability
• Education & Experience Required
• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Renewable Energy
• 12+ years of experience in Wind turbine and its subsystem.
• Proven experience with grid compliance, Turbine control, and hybrid plant integration.
• Strong Knowledge in Simulation tools related like WAsP, Windpro, WindFarmer, CFD tools.
• Behavioral Skills Required
• Strong problem-solving & decision-making ability
• Team mentoring and collaboration across functions
• Vendor evaluation & stakeholder communication
• Multitasking and on-time delivery
• Strong communication with ability to articulate his/her view point and convince the stakeholders on the solution proposed

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