Wind Technician Assc - Principal

aep; Orlando (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking an on-site Wind Technician to support the facility and wind team. You will assist with startup/shutdown of turbines and related equipment, perform inspections, and help maintain plant reliability while upholding Safety, Health and Environmental standards.

You will coordinate with OEMs and contractors, learn to use plant control systems, and participate in incident reporting and process improvements as part of a safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree preferred in wind/electrical/mechanical tech.
• Must successfully complete a climbing test.
• Travel is required and SCADA/power plant control familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure safety, health and environmental policy compliance and protect workers.
• Assist with OEM/contractor oversight, equipment inspections, monitoring and repairs.
• Perform start-up, operation and shutdown of turbines and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, hydraulic and electrical problems.
• Operate valves, pumps, disconnects, breakers, and controls.
• Assist in monitoring plant performance and diagnosing abnormal conditions.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Climbing familiarity

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in wind/electrical/mechanical tech

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-18-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Support the facility manager and wind team to assure the facility operates in accordance with Safety, Health and Environmental policies and standards while achieving maximum performance, reliability and profitability. Assist in coordinating and performing duties related to OEM and contractor oversight, equipment inspections, monitoring and repairs, including the start-up, operation and shutdown of turbines, generators, exciters, transformers, switchyard and balance of plant equipment. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for exercising care and good judgment in preventing accidents and protecting the safety and health of fellow workers.
• Report any unsafe actions, conditions or near misses.
• Attend and participate in environmental, safety and health, technical, business and cultural training and meetings.
• Assist the work of other employees and OEM and contractors.
• Provide instructions and guidance to others. Conduct JSAs, utilize JHAs and SDSs, etc. and follow established plant and company guidelines in job briefings.
• Assist in performing equipment inspections, monitoring, and repairs to ensure proper, safe and efficient start-up, operation and shutdown of turbines, generators, exciters, transformers, switchyard and balance of plant equipment.
• Operate valves, pumps, electrical disconnects, breakers and controls.
• Report abnormal plant equipment conditions and alarms.
• Assist in monitoring plant performance, investigate, and correct abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical, hydraulic and electrical problems including repair or replacement of parts.
• Perform testing and assist in analyzing and diagnosing problems.
• Perform basic level operational wind turbine maintenance and installations.
• Learn and become proficient in using specialized tools.
• Assist in performing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic component corrective maintenance and repairs on balance of plant equipment.
• Oversee equipment inspections to assess needs for maintaining and improving plant reliability and availability.
• Assist in monitoring control, indicating, and recording devices, comparing results with established standards and adjust operating conditions.
• Assist in collaborating with Engineering and Monitoring & Diagnostics Center on turbine issues, root-cause investigations, fault diagnostics and performance upgrade analysis.
• Assist in counting/finding warehouse inventory and parts.
• Learn how to use the work management systems to initiate, retrieve and update work orders, material requests, PMs and time entry, PASTA, etc.
• Learn how to use computer applications and software programs to extract data, analyze trends and report status to ensure plant reliability and efficiency.
• Produce, revise, and maintain records, technical reports, procedures and plant drawings.
• Initiate clearance permits/LOTO, isolate equipment and remove all stored energy in accordance with procedure.
• Initiate permits in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist in responding to emergencies and maintaining plant security.
• Learn and become proficient in up-tower climbing/rescue, first aid, CPR and AED and incipient firefighting.
• Understand and adhere to all SPCC and emergency response programs.
• Conduct daily security checks. Assist in controlling access and activities at the wind farm.
• Operate hoists, forklift truck, small tractors, aerial lifts, scissor lifts, mobile and overhead cranes and automotive equipment and inspect scaffold and rigging after completion of training and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist in using elementary, schematic, wiring and control diagrams to locate, troubleshoot and repair control systems involving electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components.
• Perform work as identified in the MESH process and document S&H near misses, incidents, accidents, and environmental hazards.

What You'll Need:

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) is required. Associate's degree in wind, electrical, mechanical or an associated technology preferred.
• Experience : 0-1 Years of experience in the wind industry working as a Wind Technician or related work experience in power plant generation (electrical maintenance, operations or plant construction),or combination of these areas. Electrical experience working on/near various voltages ranging from 24V to 34.5kV, and working knowledge of voltages above 34.5kV recommended. Must successfully complete a climbing test.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must possess appropriate state driver's license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel is required.
• Familiarity and operating experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA and/or power plant control and monitoring systems.
• Experience with Toolbox ST preferred. Familiarity