Wind Turbine Repair Lead - Field Diagnostics & Maintenance

Iberdrola; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 64,747 - 73,012; Full time

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking a Wind Turbine Repair Specialist to perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs across our onshore fleet. This traveling role requires living near OR, WA, IA, IL, PA, NY, TX or MN and roughly 70% travel.

You will lead field troubleshooting, generate technical reports, develop service bulletins, and train technicians. A 5+ year technical background in wind energy is required, with experience on Gamesa, GE or Suzlon platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the wind energy industry.
• Degree in engineering, math, physics, or other technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational and planning abilities; applies sound technical judgment.
• Ability to climb wind turbine towers up to 120 meters and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel within the United States, with approximately 70% travel required.
• Experience inspecting and repairing wind turbine drivetrains, blades, gear boxes, generators on Gamesa, GE, and Suzlon platforms.
• Proficiency with standard office software: word processing, spreadsheets, email.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, repairs, and corrective maintenance across all turbine platforms focusing on structural components and major systems.
• Provide technical guidance to field technicians on maintenance, operation, and repair activities.
• Conduct End-of-Warranty/Contract inspections and deliver clear summary reports to stakeholders.
• Develop and support technical documentation, including service bulletins and work instructions.
• Own the review, approval, and publication of procedures and reference materials for field maintenance and inspections.
• Investigate component failures and anomalies through field diagnostics and root-cause analysis.
• Analyze failure trends and prepare reports to support fleet reliability improvements.
• Review supplier root-cause analyses and corrective action plans.
• Support internal testing, measurement, and evaluation of corrective solutions.
• Collaborate with Commercial teams to develop and qualify alternative supplier repair solutions.
• Evaluate tools, equipment, and emerging technologies to enhance field capabilities.
• Support Stop/Run decisions based on technical assessments.
• Assist in training field technicians on maintenance best practices.

Skills

Wind energy

Field troubleshooting

Communication skills

Technical reporting

Travel willingness

Tower access

Drivetrain experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Electrical tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Avangrid Power is seeking a Wind Turbine Repair Specialist to perform inspections, diagnostics, and repairs across our onshore fleet. This traveling role requires living near OR, WA, IA, IL, PA, NY, TX or MN and roughly 70% travel.

You will lead field troubleshooting, generate technical reports, develop service bulletins, and train technicians. A 5+ year technical background in wind energy is required, with experience on Gamesa, GE or Suzlon platforms.