Wind Technician: Tower Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Invenergy; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 4,062,542 - 6,883,867; Full time

Job summary

Invenergy is hiring a Wind Technician for the Deuel County Energy Center in South Dakota. You will operate and maintain GE wind turbine equipment, perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, and climb turbine towers daily with safety gear.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of technical experience. You must be able to work outdoors in all weather, lift up to 45 kg, and hold a valid driver's license. Base pay is hourly with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) or technical education.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and to climb ladders and work at heights.
• Able to move up to 45 kg (100 lb) and weight not exceed 120 kg (265 lb) including gear.
• Valid driver's license and US work authorization.

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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Invenergy is hiring a Wind Technician for the Deuel County Energy Center in South Dakota. You will operate and maintain GE wind turbine equipment, perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, and climb turbine towers daily with safety gear.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of technical experience. You must be able to work outdoors in all weather, lift up to 45 kg, and hold a valid driver's license. Base pay is hourly with bonus potential.