Crew Lead Wind Turbine Tech

Alliant Energy; Latimer (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy is seeking a wind turbine supervisor to oversee operations, inspections and maintenance at the generation facility. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating maintenance activities and ensuring safety standards are met within the wind farm environment.

Applicants must reside within 120 miles of the assigned facility and be prepared to travel as needed. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability and strong mechanical/electrical acumen in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years wind turbine technical college or 3 years wind turbine maintenance and operation experience.
• 2 years of electronics study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work.
• Experience in mechanical/electrical construction and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise wind turbine operations, inspections and maintenance as assigned.
• Coach, facilitate and train wind farm staff and maintain training records.
• In the absence of the facility manager, handle supervisory activities and contact the manager in emergencies.
• Respond to emergency call-outs during off-duty hours and arrange additional personnel as needed.
• Plan and manage materials, repairs, schedules, and duties; support plant operations and maintenance.
• Ensure efficient operation of work crews and report on productivity and safety.
• Maintain records, manage inventory, and monitor performance equipment including PLCs.
• Perform routine tests, thermography and vibration analysis as part of preventive maintenance.
• Operate and interpret data from mechanical and electrical devices to assist diagnostics.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical understanding

PLC troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Blueprints reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Welding equipment

Job description

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations-IA Generation IPL

Number of Positions Available

1

Salary Grade

U104492

Career Band

Lead

Job Code

J05094

Pay Range

$61.25 - $61.25

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Training Locations

Residency Requirement

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 120 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Job Description

Job Summary

Supervises and performs a variety of work connected with the operations, maintenance inspections and testing of wind turbine sites. Performs varied electrical, mechanical, and instrument and control activities and other duties necessary to maintain the generation facility to which they are assigned.

Employees selected for this role must reside within 120 miles of the assigned facility

What you will do

• Supervises and performs such wind turbine operations, inspections and maintenance as may be assigned such as:
• Coaches, facilitates and trains wind farm generating station employees as necessary in all areas of plant operations and maintenance; maintains plant training records.
• In the absence of the generating facility manager, handles the normal supervisory activities for the generating station as assigned. In unusual situations or emergencies, contacts the generating facility manager.
• Responds to emergency call-outs during off-duty hours and/or arranges call¬-out of the other personnel as needed.
• Assists with the details of planning and engineering work, listing materials, repairing work orders, organizing work and vacation schedules, assigning duties, and carrying out construction and maintenance work.
• Assures the efficient operation of all work crews, minimizes lost time and promotes high standards of plant productivity.
• Prepares and maintains adequate and accurate reports and records.
• Maintains warehouse, orders supplies as needed.
• Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).
• Performs electrical, mechanical, and instrument and control and PLC troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, cleaning, inspecting and constructing of equipment and systems for the wind farm generating facility.
• Performs regular inspections of electrical transformers, substation, and related equipment.
• Participates during overhauls of all related plant equipment.
• Performs routine tests.
• Performs routine predictive maintenance activities including, thermography, vibration analysis, oil and cooling water sampling.
• Operates and/or obtains information from various mechanical and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities; gathers, interprets and logs data.
• Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
• Performs various welding activities.
• Assures employee compliance with safety rules, operating practices, construction standards, and accounting procedures.
• Instructs the employees in safe work methods.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related, or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Required Experience

• 2 years wind turbine technical college or 3 years of wind turbine maintenance and operation experience
• 2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work
• Experience in mechanical/electrical construction and maintenance

Preferred Experience

• Supervisory experience

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Broad working knowledge of general mechanics, machine shop operations, general structural and mechanical repair methods and practices
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with others
• Demonstrated strong supervisory skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvements of work processes
• Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility
• Beginner to intermediate computer literacy
• Basic software skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Possesses skills in basic electricity - math
• Knowledge in theory and skill in non-structural welding
• Mechanical comprehension
• Ability to work from blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and specifications
• Proficient in the use of machine tools and various hand powered tools as job needs dictate
• Knowledge of plant operations and systems
• Must possess technical ability
• Must be able to climb the tower
• Knowledge of company safety rules
• High degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Our Values

Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [e-mail].

Posting End Date:

August 25, 2026