Wind Farm Technician II – Wind/Solar/BESS Specialist

RWE; Maroa (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Wind Farm Technician II to support safe operation and maintenance of wind farms and related facilities, ensuring maximum asset availability and performance.

The role performs scheduled and corrective maintenance across wind, solar, and BESS assets, troubleshoots, and documents activities in the digital maintenance management system while upholding EHS standards and a strong safety culture. Some travel between sites is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent certification in renewable energy technology or electrical systems is a plus.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant hands-on technical experience in renewable energy or related field.
• Vestas Wind Turbine Experience preferred.
• Must live within 1-hour drive time to site.
• Possession of a Journeyman or Master Electrician license.
• Wind Technician certification or other credentials.
• Proficient in following and creating standard work instructions.
• Willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Performs safe and compliant operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind, solar, and BESS assets, including turbines and BoP equipment, in accordance with site policies and EHS requirements.
• Conducts scheduled services, major component replacements, corrective repairs, and system testing for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Independently diagnoses and resolves moderate technical issues, escalating complex problems as needed, provide input for maintenance planning, and support RCA.
• Accurately documents maintenance activities and equipment performance in the digital maintenance management system.
• Ensures compliance with local regulations, industry standards, and workplace policies.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and site operational objectives to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Mentors Trainee and Associate Technicians, contributing to team knowledge and safety.
• Collaborates with team members and maintains a clean, organized, safe work environment.
• Performs on-call duties with rapid response requirements when assigned.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety culture

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or equivalent in renewable energy/electrical systems

Journeyman or Master Electrician license

Wind Technician certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Digital maintenance management system

Hand and power tools

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Wind Farm Technician II to support safe operation and maintenance of wind farms and related facilities, ensuring maximum asset availability and performance.

The role performs scheduled and corrective maintenance across wind, solar, and BESS assets, troubleshoots, and documents activities in the digital maintenance management system while upholding EHS standards and a strong safety culture. Some travel between sites is required.