Traveling Wind Turbine Technicians - Maintenance & Large Corrective

Babcock Power Inc.; Neodesha (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

401(k) match

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

RCL Services is seeking experienced Wind Turbine Technicians to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and major component projects on utility-scale wind turbines across the United States.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control system issues, and travel to customer sites as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Ability to climb wind turbines and work at heights up to 300 feet.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to meet site-specific physical and safety requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and troubleshooting principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, and corrective repairs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control system issues.
• Execute work following OEM procedures and safety requirements.
• Complete service reports, work orders, and project documentation.
• Support major component replacements including gearboxes, generators, and blades.
• Travel as required to support customer projects.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC diagnostics

Job description

RCL Services is seeking experienced Wind Turbine Technicians to support maintenance, troubleshooting, and major component projects on utility-scale wind turbines throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, and corrective repairs
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control system issues
• Execute work in accordance with OEM procedures and safety requirements
• Complete service reports, work orders, and project documentation
• Support major component replacements including gearboxes, generators, main bearings, blades, yaw systems, and other drivetrain components
• Travel as required to support customer projects

Compensation

$24–$52 per hour, based on experience, certifications, platform qualifications, and project scope.

Why Join RCL Services?

• Long-term project opportunities
• Overtime potential
• Travel assignments nationwide
• Career development within the renewable energy industry
• Opportunity to support maintenance and major component projects across multiple turbine platforms

Technicians with prior experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, or major component work on Siemens, V82, or similar utility-scale wind turbine platforms are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to climb wind turbines and work at heights up to 300 feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces and varying weather conditions
• Ability to meet site-specific physical and safety requirements
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and troubleshooting principles

Preferred Experience

• Wind turbine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Major component replacement experience
• PLC, converter, and electrical diagnostics experience
• Experience on utility-scale wind turbine platforms
• GWO BST, BTT, ART, OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, First Aid/CPR/AED, or equivalent industry certifications
• Rigging, lifting, crane/hoist, and signaling experience

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, along with HSA options, available from day one.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan with a 4% match, fully vested after two years.
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement offered.