Wind Farm Technician I - On-Call Field Troubleshooter

RWE AG; Maroa (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Wind Farm Technician I to ensure safe and effective execution of all operations and maintenance at one or more wind farms and related facilities. You will perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, while maintaining EHS compliance and thorough documentation.

This role involves leading retrofit installations, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to improve system performance and safety across wind, solar, and BoP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or equivalent certification in renewable energy technology or electrical systems preferred.
• Unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must live within 1 hour drive time to site.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in the renewable energy sector preferred.
• 5 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution, with at least 3 years of wind turbine experience.
• 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited school in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar.
• Military experience in a technical field (electrical, electronics or mechanical).
• License or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman, Current Master Electrician License, and Wind Tech Certificate.
• Knowledge and adherence to environmental and safety policies, procedures, and advanced risk analysis, including filling out JHA/LOTO forms and leading lockout/tagout (LOTO) for safety.
• Demonstrates proactive safety behavior and promotes safety for self and others at all times.
• Proficient in the use of hand and power tools and advanced understanding of electromechanical relays, hydraulic accumulators, linear transducers, electrical motors, power electronics, motor drives, and AC/DC converters.
• Able to read, interpret, and apply electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic circuit drawings and advanced schematics to optimize and troubleshoot renewable energy systems.
• Independently perform complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repairs of electromechanical systems.
• Advanced knowledge of computer network communication protocols (desired).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and able to independently prepare and deliver technical presentations.
• Strong project management skills: able to work within tight deadlines, multi-task effectively, create, follow, and lead standard work instructions, and operate independently or as part of a team.
• Demonstrates initiative, is a motivated self-starter, and is goal-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills; values collaboration and teamwork.
• Able to lead crane rigging and signaling operations and manage project documentation.
• Capacity to lead team efforts, supervise small teams, mentor junior staff, facilitate cross-departmental collaboration, and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
• Applies expertise in renewable energy systems and emerging technologies, including developing and implementing tailored safety protocols for complex projects.
• Provides strategic input for project planning and execution and contributes to solution development for complex technical challenges (grid integration, energy storage, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure all operation and maintenance activities are performed safely and in compliance with site-specific policies, procedures, and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements
• Demonstrate proactive safety behaviors, including consistently reporting hazards and adhering to company values and safety protocols
• Lead installation, maintenance, repair, major component work, replacement, and troubleshooting of renewable energy systems (including Solar, Wind, and BESS) as well as Balance of Plant (BoP) procedures such as substation and collection system maintenance
• Conduct acceptance and performance tests, inspections, and detailed reporting following planned maintenance or outages
• Lead and support large-scale retrofit installations, maintenance projects, and troubleshooting of complex technical issues
• Perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions to address recurring technical issues and improve system efficiency
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and operational processes
• Train, supervise, and support junior team members, promoting skill development and adherence to safety protocols
• Serve as backup to personnel at other RWE sites and provide operational support as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings to managers and stakeholders
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the role
• Serve in an on-call capacity as assigned, maintaining continuous availability via mobile phone, responding to management or dispatch communications within 30 minutes, reporting to the work site within 2 hours when required

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Wind Farm Technician I to ensure safe and effective execution of all operations and maintenance at one or more wind farms and related facilities. You will perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, while maintaining EHS compliance and thorough documentation.

This role involves leading retrofit installations, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to improve system performance and safety across wind, solar, and BoP