Wind Technician Apprentice

Jobtailor; Town of Eagle (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain wind turbine power generation equipment, ensuring safety and environmental standards are met.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and optimize mechanical and electrical systems in a team setting, perform preventive maintenance, and adapt to varying shifts, including overtime.

Qualifications

• Live in the area or be willing to relocate to the service region.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license required.
• Must speak English fluently.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations.
• Experience meeting training, education courses, and skill-level testing requirements.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and understand technical information.
• Strong safety and environmental awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine power generation equipment safely and in compliance with environmental and safety standards.
• Maintain operational efficiency, unit reliability, and safety compliance.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize wind turbine systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on turbines and subsystems.
• Read electrical diagrams and perform basic electrical testing.
• Support rotating machinery alignment and tool operation.
• Work across day-shift schedules and respond to callouts as needed.

Skills

Wind Turbine Maintenance

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Rotating Machinery Alignment

Technical Reading Comprehension

Digital Literacy

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grease Guns

Impact Guns

Rotating Saws

Wrenches

Pliers

Screwdrivers

Job description

• Operate and maintain wind turbine power generation equipment safely and in compliance with environmental and safety standards
• Maintain operational efficiency, unit reliability, and compliance with safety and environmental requirements
• Maintain and complete tactical processes in a team-oriented, multi-discipline environment
• Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize wind turbine generation equipment
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on generators, pitch systems, yaw systems, cooling systems, and support systems
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance
• Troubleshoot and correct mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps, and rotating equipment
• Perform rotating machinery alignment
• Complete additional tasks requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager
• Provide coverage across varying day-shift schedules, including up to six days per week
• Respond to callouts and work overtime as needed
• Enforce and follow safety policies
• Inspect safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment
• Track time accurately and maintain punctuality

Requirements

• Applicants must live in the area or be willing to relocate
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license required
• Must speak English
• Must meet weight requirements for safety and wind turbine equipment
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to work in mechanically and electrically oriented situations
• Previous equivalent related experience and/or an appropriate Company-determined skill level
• Successful completion of Company-required training, education courses, and/or skill-level testing
• Knowledge of basic electrical testing equipment, commonly used bolts, and torque values
• Ability to troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems on variable-pitch, variable-speed turbines
• Ability to understand and read electrical drawings and read, write, and comprehend technical information
• Good digital literacy, including Microsoft Office and other computer-based efficiency tools
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good decision-making, planning, interpersonal, multitasking, prioritization, and networking skills
• Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change
• Ability to work under pressure and remain focused and calm amid distractions
• High safety and environmental awareness
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and occasional travel outside the service area
• Ability to climb a 300-foot tower ladder daily and work at elevated spaces
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds
• Ability to operate power tools, including grease guns, impact guns, and rotating saws
• Ability to operate hand tools, including wrenches, pliers, and screwdrivers
• Experience with GE 1.5, Vestas V-80, and/or Siemens 2.3 turbines is a plus

Demonstrates expertise in operating and maintaining wind turbine power generation equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. Proficient in troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing mechanical and electrical systems in a team-oriented environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wind Turbine Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Testing
• Safety Compliance
• Preventive Maintenance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Wind Turbine Operation
• Mechanical Repair
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Predictive Maintenance
• Rotating Machinery Alignment
• Basic Electrical Testing Equipment
• Power Tool Operation
• Hand Tool Operation
• Technical Reading Comprehension
• Digital Literacy

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Decision-Making
• Multitasking
• Interpersonal Skills
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• GED
• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Wind Turbine Generation
• Environmental Standards
• Safety Standards
• Variable-Pitch Turbines
• GE 1.5 Turbines
• Vestas V-80 Turbines
• Siemens 2.3 Turbines

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Grease Guns
• Impact Guns
• Rotating Saws
• Wrenches
• Pliers
• Screwdrivers