Wind Turbine Technician - Power

Wind Turbine Technician - Power

Location: Dana, IL, United States Salary Range: Technician I to Technician III range: $28.50 to $41.25 hourly DOE

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses & PTO
• 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Avangrid Power is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician opening. The company will determine Tech level based on experience and education. This position is responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on a wind powered generation plant and leads in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.

• Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.

• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.

• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.

• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.

• Adhere to effective internal controls.

• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.

• Perform various retrofits and design modifications.

• Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found. If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.

• Additional Responsibilities

• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.

• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule.

• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice. About 10-15% travel may be required.

• Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.

• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

• Skills and Requirements

• Required Qualifications

• One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; High School Diploma or GED.

• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools).

• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools.

• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.

• Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.

• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.

• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative and positive attitude.

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

• Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.

• Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.

• Experience in high voltage switching.

• Related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.

• Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be