Wind Turbine Technician - Onsite Maintenance & Troubleshooting

iberdrola; Woodstock (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonuses & PTO

401(k) match 12%

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to manage onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement at a wind generation plant. The role leads plant operations under the Plant Manager’s direction.

The position requires reading schematics, troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and performing preventive maintenance per OEM manuals. Travel and on‑call duties may be required.

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.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment with crane and rigging know‑how.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure.
• Read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components per OEM requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.
• Prepare data reports meeting wind plant reporting requirements.
• Support QA/QC and, if needed, Construction during walk‑downs.

Skills

Maintenance & testing equipment

Advanced computer skills

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Climb towers

Education

One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience; High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Voltage testers

Oscilloscopes

Infrared testers

Hydraulic torque equipment

Crane & rigging knowledge

Job description

Avangrid Power is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to manage onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment replacement at a wind generation plant. The role leads plant operations under the Plant Manager’s direction.

The position requires reading schematics, troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and performing preventive maintenance per OEM manuals. Travel and on‑call duties may be required.