Wind Turbine Operations & Reliability Engineer

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines. You will analyze failures, review SCADA data, and develop recommendations to improve reliability and efficiency across the fleet.

You will collaborate with field technicians and OEMs, review drawings and service bulletins, and participate in RCA and FMEA initiatives. Travel may be required; strong communication and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Technically astute with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to high-quality work and adherence to standards, policies, and procedures.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; capable of independent work.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines.
• Analyze mechanical failures and root causes; recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate turbine data, maintenance records, SCADA information, and condition reports to identify trends.
• Support troubleshooting of major mechanical components including gearboxes, bearings, shafts, pitch/yaw systems, drivetrains, hydraulics, and lubrication.
• Develop engineering recommendations to improve reliability, maintainability, and efficiency; implement modifications and fleet-wide improvements.
• Support preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
• Collaborate with field technicians, reliability engineers, and OEMs to resolve complex issues.
• Review engineering drawings, technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and service bulletins.
• Participate in RCA, FMEA, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to maintenance personnel.

Skills

Mechanical Failure Analysis

Turbine Performance Evaluation

RCA & FMEA

Engineering Documentation

Condition Monitoring

SCADA Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering Drawings Review

Technical Documentation

Service Bulletins

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support operation and maintenance of utility-scale wind turbines. You will analyze failures, review SCADA data, and develop recommendations to improve reliability and efficiency across the fleet.

You will collaborate with field technicians and OEMs, review drawings and service bulletins, and participate in RCA and FMEA initiatives. Travel may be required; strong communication and documentation skills are essential.