Wind Turbine Technician - Field Maintenance Pro

Alliant Energy; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliant Energy in Iowa is seeking a Wind Technician to 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.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years wind turbine experience or equivalent training. You must possess a valid driver's license and be able to climb towers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years wind turbine technical college or 2 years of experience on wind turbines.
• 2 years of electronics study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work.

Responsibilities

• Performs 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Coordination

Safety mindset

Computer literacy

Software basics

Electrical math

Mechanical comprehension

Blueprints/diagrams

Plant operations knowledge

Technical ability

Tower climbing

Safety rules

Mechanical/electrical aptitude

Physical ability

Collaborative work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Alliant Energy in Iowa is seeking a Wind Technician to 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.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2 years wind turbine experience or equivalent training. You must possess a valid driver's license and be able to climb towers.