Onsite Wind Turbine Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Career advancement pathways

Job summary

Avangrid Power in Schleswig, IA is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to oversee onsite operations, maintenance, and repairs at a wind-powered generation plant. The role leads plant activities as directed by the Plant Manager and ensures safe, efficient operation.

Experience determines the tech level; the position offers benefits including tuition reimbursement, health insurance, a 12% 401(k) match, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year college or technical school certificate or 12 months of related experience.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.
• Advanced computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and reporting systems.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily for nacelle/hub maintenance.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 60 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work with electrical wires and distinguish color coded wires.
• Ability to follow varied instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Weight must not exceed 285 lbs excluding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure.
• Read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components per OEM requirements.
• Comply with environmental, health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.
• Submit and compile QA/QC documents and reports.

Skills

Maintenance basics

Electrical testing

Computer literacy

Climbing towers

Problem solving

Teamwork

Valid driver’s license

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical certificate or coursework

Tools

Voltage testing equipment

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Infrared testers

Hydraulic torque equipment

Hand and power tools

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Avangrid Power in Schleswig, IA is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to oversee onsite operations, maintenance, and repairs at a wind-powered generation plant. The role leads plant activities as directed by the Plant Manager and ensures safe, efficient operation.

Experience determines the tech level; the position offers benefits including tuition reimbursement, health insurance, a 12% 401(k) match, PTO, and professional development opportunities.