Wind Technician

clearway-energy-gropu; Fort Bridger (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group in Fort Bridger, Wyoming is seeking Wind Technicians to support the maintenance of wind turbines. The role includes following safety procedures, assisting with mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components, and advancing through defined technician levels with pay scales.

The Wind Technician Trainee through III levels outline training, progression, and compensation from $41,600 to $90,000 annually based on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices, and maintain a safe working environment under direct supervision.
• Shadow and assist experienced technicians in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
• Document all work performed, parts used, and time spent using computer-based service reporting procedures.
• Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized.
• Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
• Work a flexible on-call schedule when needed, including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and accept guidance from supervising technicians and site leadership.
• Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six months from hire.
• Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems.
• Willingness to progress as a technician and take guidance from superiors.
• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by

Job description

What The Role Is

Reporting to the Wind Site Manager, the Wind Technician is responsible for assisting in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electric component maintenance. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable wind turbine operation.

If you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.

Wind Technician levels are defined below, and the ranges will be determined based on the qualifications met.

Pay Ranges By Job Level

• Wind Technician Trainee ( $41,600 - $49,920)
• Wind Technician I ($45,000 - $66,000)
• Wind Technician II ($52,000 - $74,000)
• Wind Technician III ($63,000 - $90,000)

What You'll Be Doing

Trainee

• Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices, and maintain a safe working environment under direct supervision.
• Shadow and assist experienced technicians in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
• Document all work performed, parts used, and time spent using computer-based service reporting procedures.
• Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized.
• Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
• Work a flexible on-call schedule when needed. This may include weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and accept guidance from supervising technicians and site leadership.
• Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.
• Other duties as assigned within the Trainee scope.

Level I (Additions)

• Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems.
• Willingness to progress as a technician and take guidance from superiors.
• Help in all areas of site operations as directed by