Wind Turbine Technician: Growth & Benefits

Iberdrola; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Bonuses

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. in Shenandoah, PA, seeks a Wind Turbine Technician to manage onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement at a wind-powered generation plant. The role leads plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.

The position will determine tech level based on experience and education; candidates must be able to climb towers, work in adverse weather, and travel about 10–15% to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools).
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
• Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
• Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers’ requirements.
• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Perform various retrofits and design modifications.
• Perform QA/QC functions, compile and submit documents of items found; support Construction in walk-downs if applicable.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Wind industry training

Technical certificate

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Voltage testers

Oscilloscopes

Infrared testers

Hydraulic torque equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. in Shenandoah, PA, seeks a Wind Turbine Technician to manage onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement at a wind-powered generation plant. The role leads plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.

The position will determine tech level based on experience and education; candidates must be able to climb towers, work in adverse weather, and travel about 10–15% to other sites as needed.