Advanced Wind Turbine Technician – Level II

TerraForm Power; Kahuku (HI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraForm Power seeks a Wind Technician Level 2 in Kahuku, Hawaii to perform advanced preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on wind turbines and related systems. This on-site role supports safe and reliable plant operations with limited supervision.

You will work on GE 1.5 MW or Clipper 2.5 MW turbines, document maintenance in CMMS, assist with high-voltage work, and mentor junior technicians while traveling to other TerraForm sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Trade or technical education preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of utility-scale wind maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting GE 1.5 MW or Clipper 2.5 MW turbines preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to climb 90-meter wind turbines daily.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance systems.
• Ability to obtain required TerraForm safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and corrective maintenance on wind turbines.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and PLC systems.
• Perform component replacements on multiple turbine platforms.
• Assist with medium and high voltage switching activities.
• Support troubleshooting of substation and Balance of Plant equipment.
• Complete maintenance documentation using computerized maintenance systems.
• Support inventory management and purchasing activities.
• Monitor contractor work.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage.
• Assist in training and mentoring Wind Technician Level 1 employees.
• Travel to support other TerraForm sites when required.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

PLC systems

Documentation

Safety certifications

Education

High school diploma

Trade/technical education

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS

Job description

TerraForm Power seeks a Wind Technician Level 2 in Kahuku, Hawaii to perform advanced preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair on wind turbines and related systems. This on-site role supports safe and reliable plant operations with limited supervision.

You will work on GE 1.5 MW or Clipper 2.5 MW turbines, document maintenance in CMMS, assist with high-voltage work, and mentor junior technicians while traveling to other TerraForm sites as needed.