Wind Turbine Technician — Growth, Benefits & PTO

NY STATE ELECTRIC & GAS; Lempster (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% 401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to oversee onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacements at a wind-powered generation plant. The role leads plant operations under the Plant Manager’s direction, with responsibilities across turbine equipment, substations, and transmission systems.

Qualified candidates will have wind industry training or related education, hands-on experience with electrical/testing tools, and the ability to climb towers and lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• One year college or technical school certificate or 12 months related experience.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.
• Advanced computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily for nacelle/hub maintenance.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and associated infrastructure.
• Read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components per OEM requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.
• Prepare reports and meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Support construction in Mechanical and Commissioning walk‑downs as needed.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical testing equipment

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical knowledge

Ability to read schematics

Education

Technical certificate or wind industry training

One year college coursework

Tools

Voltage testers

Amp clamps

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Infrared testers

Job description

Avangrid Power is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to oversee onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacements at a wind-powered generation plant. The role leads plant operations under the Plant Manager’s direction, with responsibilities across turbine equipment, substations, and transmission systems.

Qualified candidates will have wind industry training or related education, hands-on experience with electrical/testing tools, and the ability to climb towers and lift heavy items.