Lead Technician

Clearway Energy; Forsan (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO (generous)

Medical, dental & vision care

401(k) with employer match

Relocation

Job summary

Clearway Energy leads the transition to clean energy and seeks a Lead Technician to oversee wind site maintenance at Ocotillo, directing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical tasks while ensuring safe, efficient operations and high availability.

The role requires climbing towers, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with site leadership to minimize downtime and maximize revenue across the wind plant.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (electrical or technical) and 2+ years of turbine experience, or 5+ years of wind turbine experience.
• 1+ years of independent turbine troubleshooting experience.
• Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safe work practices at wind plants, wind plant personnel, wind turbine repairs, maintenance, and balance of plant activities.
• Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on Clearway-owned equipment.
• Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement, and ensure others do the same in accordance with proper procedures, guidance, and Clearway standards.
• Lead crews and assist in training and development of lower-level operation and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure crews document all work performed, parts used, and time spent using computer-based service reporting procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Documentation & reporting

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Education

Associate's degree (electrical or technical)

High School diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Reporting to the Wind Site Manager, the Lead Technician will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the Ocotillo wind site by participating in and monitoring the performance of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance and substation activities for wind turbines. The primary objective of this position is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable wind turbine operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Monitor, abide by, and enforce safe work practices as they relate to wind plants, wind plant personnel, wind turbine repairs, maintenance, and balance of plant activities.
• Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance.
• Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on Clearway-owned equipment.
• Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement, and ensure others do the same in accordance with proper procedures, guidance, and Clearway standards.
• Use proper tooling and equipment to perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance activities on Clearway-owned equipment.
• Support in all areas of site operations, including leading crews, as directed by the Site Manager and with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the training and development of lower-level operation and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure crews document all work performed, parts used, and time spent using computer-based service reporting procedures.
• Responsible for updating manuals, work instructions, and technical wind turbine data.
• Read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams and mentor others as needed.
• Monitor site conditions, contractors, and Clearway personnel to maximize revenue and minimize downtime during repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure crews maintain all tools and equipment in good working order and well organized.
• Safely perform LOTO and mentor lower-level technicians in LOTO.
• Perform balance of plant, O&M facility, and switchyard maintenance, repairs, and inspection as required.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weeknights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are properly maintained and serviced.

What You'll Bring

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Associate's degree (electrical or technical) and 2+ years of turbine experience, or 5+ years of wind turbine experience required.
• 1+ years of independent turbine troubleshooting experience and the ability to troubleshoot turbines without assistance are required.
• Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet.
• Comfortable standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine and working in adverse weather conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between colored wires.
• Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
• Able to travel as required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain wind turbines at a high availability factor.
• Proficiency in MS Office and fluent in creating, editing, and modifying Word and Excel documents.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the different components of the wind turbine, including the pitch system, computerized control system, and the power conversion unit, as well as knowledge and understanding of OEM-approved mechanical maintenance methods and practices.
• Possess the skills to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs and guide and mentor others to do the same.

What Would Be Nice

• Previous experience in SAP is preferred.

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$82,800 - $98,100 USD

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office‑based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company‑provided meals & events. Our site‑based employees collaborate in‑person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide

• generous PTO
• medical, dental & vision care
• HSAs with company contributions
• health FSAs
• dependent daycare FSAs
• commuter benefits
• relocation
• & a 401(k) plan with employer match
• a variety of life & accident insurances
• fertility programs
• adoption assistance
• generous parental leave
• tuition reimbursement
• & benefits for employees in same‑sex marriages
• civil unions & domestic partnerships

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.