Wind Technician

Invenergy; Cambridge (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy’s Forward Wind Energy Center in Brownsville, WI, seeks a Wind Technician to operate and maintain the facility. The role requires outdoor work, climbing towers, and strong mechanical/electrical aptitude.

You will perform routine maintenance on GE wind turbines, troubleshoot faults, and uphold a clean, safe work environment while adhering to safety protocols. The base pay and benefits reflect industry standards for the site.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Climb ladders daily to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of wind turbine components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair or replace components.
• Maintain tooling, facilities and a clean safe work environment.
• Work a 40 hour week with overtime during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on GE wind turbine and associated equipment.
• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment.
• Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

Skills

Must be able to work outdoors in inc -

Climb ladders without assistance

Work at heights greater than 80 meters

Move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 p

Valid driver's license

Eligible to work in the United States

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Wind Technician - On Site in Brownsville, WI

About The Site

The Forward Wind Energy Center is a 137.85MW wind power generation facility located in Brownsville, WI utilizing GE 1.5sle turbine technology

Position Overview

As a Wind Technician you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Forward Wind Energy Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on GE wind turbine and associated equipment
• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components
• Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment
• Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods

Required Skills

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company

Base Pay

$29.49 - $49.97 USD Hourly

Bonus: 0% - 10%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.