Wind Turbine Technician

Interstate Power & Light Co.; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Alliant Energy in the United States is seeking a Wind Technician to perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on wind turbines and related electrical and mechanical systems.

You will work in field operations at wind farm sites, interpret data from PLCs, keep testing records, and support safety and continuous improvement initiatives while adhering to established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Wind turbine experience or related electronic training preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform wind farm operations, inspections and maintenance as assigned.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, instrument and PLC systems; calibrate and repair equipment.
• Monitor turbine performance and maintain testing records.
• Operate and assist with plant equipment and housekeeping tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Blueprints reading

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off. Training Locations: Residency Requirements: Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 120 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

Turn your technical skills into a career in renewable energy. As a Wind Technician, you’ll perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on wind turbines and related electrical and mechanical systems. If you’re mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and enjoy solving problems in the field, this could be a great fit.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of work connected with the operations, maintenance inspections and testing of wind turbine sites. Performs varied electrical, mechanical, and instrument and control activities and other duties necessary to maintain the generation facility to which they are assigned.

What you will do

• Performs such wind farm operations, inspections and maintenance as may be assigned such as:
• Performs electrical, mechanical, instrument and control and PLC troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, cleaning, inspecting and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility.
• Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).
• Monitors wind turbine performance.
• Keeps testing records as assigned.
• Maintains warehouse, orders supplies as needed.
• Performs regular inspections of electrical system.
• Participates during overhauls of all related plant equipment.
• Performs routine tests.
• Performs routine predictive maintenance activities including, thermography, vibration analysis, oil and cooling water sampling.
• Operates and/or obtains information from various mechanical and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities; gathers, interprets and logs data.
• Is proficient in the use of machine tools and various hand powered tools as job needs dictate.
• Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
• Supports safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency improvements by participating in various continuous improvement activities.
• Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
• Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.
• Performs other duties which are similar, related, or incidental to this position.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED Required

Experience

• 2 years wind turbine technical college or 2 years of experience on wind turbines 2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with others
• Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility
• Beginner to intermediate computer literacy
• Basic software skills
• Possesses skills in basic electricity - math
• Knowledge in theory and skill in non-structural welding
• Mechanical comprehension
• Ability to work from blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and specifications
• Knowledge of plant operations and systems
• Must possess technical ability
• Must be able to climb the tower
• Knowledge of company safety rules
• High degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Pay Range: $58.44 - $58.44 Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. It's not just what we do; it's how we do it.

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Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable. Visa sponsorship not supported.

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