Wind & Solar Renewables Technician | Field Operations

Acciona Group; Illinois; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

PTO and holidays

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía in Illinois is seeking a Renewables Technician to support daily operations at our EcoGrove Wind Farm and High Point PV Facility. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across wind, solar, and storage systems, ensuring safe, reliable performance.

This role requires climbing and working at heights, operating electrical switching up to 345 kV, and complying with safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college/technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience required.
• Ability to climb up to 300 feet and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme weather.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. Passport.
• Capable of working independently and on rotating shifts, including nights and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines, solar arrays, battery storage systems, and substation equipment.
• Conduct electrical switching operations on equipment with voltages up to 345 kV.
• Inspect, test, and monitor site equipment to identify and resolve abnormal conditions.
• Support Root Cause Analyses for equipment failure investigations.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, conduct safety analyses, and participate in emergency response training.
• Maintain documentation for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Crosstrain with other technicians and support both technologies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Climb up to 300 ft

Lift up to 50 lbs

Rotating shifts including nights

Emergency response readiness

Valid driver's license

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College or technical degree preferred

Job description

ACCIONA Energía in Illinois is seeking a Renewables Technician to support daily operations at our EcoGrove Wind Farm and High Point PV Facility. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across wind, solar, and storage systems, ensuring safe, reliable performance.

This role requires climbing and working at heights, operating electrical switching up to 345 kV, and complying with safety protocols.