Field Wind Turbine Technician with Growth & Bonuses

Iberdrola SA; Schleswig (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonuses PTO

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid Power is hiring a Wind Technician in Schleswig, IA to operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure. The role includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, performing repairs per manufacturer specs, and executing preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.

Expected duties include data collection, reporting, QA/QC tasks, and supporting construction in walk-downs. Travel 10–15% may be required, with overtime on holidays and weekends.

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
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment
• 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
• Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

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

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical testing

Safety compliance

Tower climbing

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate / 1 year college

Tools

Voltage testers

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Infrared testers

Hydraulic torque equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Avangrid Power is hiring a Wind Technician in Schleswig, IA to operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure. The role includes troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, performing repairs per manufacturer specs, and executing preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.

Expected duties include data collection, reporting, QA/QC tasks, and supporting construction in walk-downs. Travel 10–15% may be required, with overtime on holidays and weekends.