Wind Farm Maintenance Technician (On-Call 24/7)

Jobtailor; Wolcott (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex USA, Inc. is seeking a Wind-Turbine Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.

You will support 24/7 operations, including rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call duties, while performing safety analyses of energy sources and hazards. The role requires hands-on tooling experience, the ability to read schematics, and travel for training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification or degree in wind, technical, or engineering field preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification to work with medium- and high-voltage equipment.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights above 300 feet daily.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for work and training.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and adverse weather conditions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, weekends, and on-call schedules.
• Weight limit of 265 lbs or less to safely use climbing equipment.
• Use required safety equipment including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats.
• Pass a pre-employment physical.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for training and other wind-farm sites.
• Ability to reach the wind farm within 45 minutes for emergencies.
• Full valid driver's license and insurability under the company auto insurance policy.
• Commitment to safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and hazard mitigation.
• Fluent spoken and understood English.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Computer skills, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.
• Support 24/7/365 wind farm operations, including rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call duties.
• Conduct, support, and review safety analyses of energy sources and electrical and mechanical hazards.
• Assist in Root Cause Analyses to determine equipment failures.
• Complete and maintain accurate corrective and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on wind turbines and associated wind-farm equipment.
• Use safety gear and energy-control procedures to perform work safely.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSEA, and job-specific safety documentation.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Use MS Office and other computer tools.
• Organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare plans and reports.
• Communicate with Site Leads and/or Site Managers to resolve technical and commercial customer concerns.
• Represent Nordex USA, Inc. professionally and support facility operations as directed by the Site Manager.

Skills

Wind Turbine Maintenance

Electrical Schematics

LOTO

Root Cause Analysis

Safety Protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Wind or Technical Field

Medium- and High-Voltage Certification

Tools

MS Office

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Climbing Equipment

Job description

Nordex USA, Inc. is seeking a Wind-Turbine Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.

You will support 24/7 operations, including rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call duties, while performing safety analyses of energy sources and hazards. The role requires hands-on tooling experience, the ability to read schematics, and travel for training.