Wind Turbine Technician - Growth, Travel & Great Benefits

Avangrid; Raven Run (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonuses & PTO

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid Power seeks a Wind Turbine Technician to oversee onsite operations, maintenance, and repairs at a wind-powered generation plant. The role leads plant operations under the Plant Manager and performs retrofits and QA/QC.

The position requires climbing towers, reading schematics, troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems, and traveling about 10–15% to other sites as needed. Equal opportunity employer stated.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related wind industry experience.
• One year college or technical school certificate, or 12 months wind industry experience.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily.
• Advanced computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, and reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Weight must not exceed 285 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and associated infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems from schematics.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components per OEM specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.
• Adhere to internal controls and safety programs.
• Collect data and prepare wind plant reports.
• Support QA/QC tasks and document items found.
• Assist in Construction walk-downs when applicable.

Skills

Climb towers

Electrical testing equipment

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Driving

Preventive maintenance

Data reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year college or technical certificate

Wind industry training

Tools

Voltage testers

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Infrared testers

Hydraulic torque equipment

Crane and rigging knowledge

Job description

Avangrid Power seeks a Wind Turbine Technician to oversee onsite operations, maintenance, and repairs at a wind-powered generation plant. The role leads plant operations under the Plant Manager and performs retrofits and QA/QC.

The position requires climbing towers, reading schematics, troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems, and traveling about 10–15% to other sites as needed. Equal opportunity employer stated.