Wind Technician: Turbine Maintenance & Tower Checks

Invenergy; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy's Chickasaw Wind Energy Center near New Hampton, IA, seeks a Wind Technician to operate and maintain the 202.4 MW facility, working with Siemens Gamesa and GE turbine technology.

You will perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, climb turbine towers daily in safety gear, troubleshoot faults, and replace components while keeping tools and workspace in order. The role requires outdoors work and the ability to handle heights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year technical experience or technical education.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and at heights.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required 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; schedule varies during peak maintenance periods.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year technical experience or technical education

Job description

Invenergy's Chickasaw Wind Energy Center near New Hampton, IA, seeks a Wind Technician to operate and maintain the 202.4 MW facility, working with Siemens Gamesa and GE turbine technology.

You will perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance, climb turbine towers daily in safety gear, troubleshoot faults, and replace components while keeping tools and workspace in order. The role requires outdoors work and the ability to handle heights.