Hybrid Wind & Solar Technician | Field Ops & Safety

ACCIONA Energía; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

PTO 15 days + holidays

HSA contributions

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Renewables Technician to support daily operations at the EcoGrove Wind Farm and High Point PV Facility in northwestern Illinois. This role involves maintaining wind and solar systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across both technologies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience. You must be able to climb up to 300 feet, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (college or technical degree preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Ability to climb up to 300 feet and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in extreme weather and outdoor/indoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines, solar arrays, battery storage systems, and substation equipment.
• Conduct electrical switching operations on equipment with voltages up to 345kV.
• Inspect, test, and monitor site equipment to identify and resolve abnormal conditions.
• Support Root Cause Analyses for equipment failure investigations.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, conduct safety analyses, and participate in emergency response training.
• Maintain documentation for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Keep tools, safety equipment, and site areas in clean and functional condition.
• Crosstrain with other technicians and support both technologies as needed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Ability to climb tall structures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GWO training

Job description

ACCIONA Energía seeks a Renewables Technician to support daily operations at the EcoGrove Wind Farm and High Point PV Facility in northwestern Illinois. This role involves maintaining wind and solar systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across both technologies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of related experience. You must be able to climb up to 300 feet, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in varying conditions.