Field Wind Turbine Technician: Hands-On Renewable Energy

Alliant Energy Corporation; Iowa; On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy Corporation is hiring a Wind Turbine Technician in Iowa Falls, IA. You will perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on wind turbines and related electrical and mechanical systems.

The role requires climbing towers, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and adherence to procedures while contributing to plant reliability and energy output.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years wind turbine technical college or 2 years of wind turbine experience.
• 2 years electronics study beyond high school or 2 years electronics work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical, mechanical, instrument and control work and repairs on wind turbines and related systems.
• Maintain PLCs and performance monitoring equipment and logs.
• Conduct routine inspections and predictive maintenance of turbines and plant systems.
• Interpret diagnostics data and logs to support repairs and efficiency improvements.
• Follow safety practices and housekeeping to protect personnel and equipment.

Skills

Mechanical comprehension

Electrical aptitude

Tower climbing ability

Blueprints & diagrams reading

Basic math & electricity

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Wind turbine technical training/2 years experience

Tools

PLC

Job description

Alliant Energy Corporation is hiring a Wind Turbine Technician in Iowa Falls, IA. You will perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on wind turbines and related electrical and mechanical systems.

The role requires climbing towers, reading blueprints, and maintaining safety standards. The position emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, and adherence to procedures while contributing to plant reliability and energy output.