Wind Turbine Maintenance Pro – Hands-On Field Tech

Energy Northwest; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

Energy Northwest is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbines, under general supervision. You will complete training, participate in on‑the‑job programs, and handle tasks like greasing, oil filters, and housekeeping.

Role requires physical fitness and may involve climbing tall ladders and travel to other sites. The position offers weekend/overtime as required, a weekend-wage schedule, and a starting pay rate of $36.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience working on wind turbines or heavy industrial maintenance
• Completion of a 2-year trade school related to wind turbines or electrical and instrumentation
• Completion of a six-month trade school related to wind turbines or electrical and instrumentation and one and a half years of experience
• Must maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license
• Must successfully pass initial and subsequent physical fitness testing

Responsibilities

• Implement routine service functions of a repetitive nature including greasing and grease cleanup
• Replace equipment cabinet filters, lubricating, and hydraulic oil filters
• Provide general facility building, shop, tools, and equipment cleanup
• Perform general functions in support of wind turbine technician
• Implement torquing of structural nuts and bolts
• Maintain facilities and surrounding grounds at the site
• Complete maintenance work order sheets documenting work
• Perform miscellaneous troubleshooting on wind turbine
• May be assigned to drive forklift for pallet receiving or snow removal

Skills

Troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Forklift operation

Documentation

Climbing/ladder safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year wind turbine/industrial maintenance trade school

6-month wind turbine/EM or instrumentation trade school + 1.5 years experience

Job description

Energy Northwest is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbines, under general supervision. You will complete training, participate in on‑the‑job programs, and handle tasks like greasing, oil filters, and housekeeping.

Role requires physical fitness and may involve climbing tall ladders and travel to other sites. The position offers weekend/overtime as required, a weekend-wage schedule, and a starting pay rate of $36.92 per hour.