Wind Turbine Technician - Onsite O&M Specialist

Iberdrola SA; Iowa; On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & PTO

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Avangrid Power in Iowa seeks a Wind Turbine Technician to oversee onsite operations, maintenance, and repairs of wind generation equipment and related infrastructure. You will work under the Plant Manager to keep performance and safety at the highest level.

The role involves reading schematics, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, performing OEM-based preventive maintenance, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• One year college or technical school certificate or 12 months related experience.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with maintenance and electronic testing equipment.
• Advanced computer skills and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily.
• Able to lift up to 60–100 pounds and work with electrical wiring.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure.
• Read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Perform mechanical and electrical repair or replacement per OEM requirements.
• Comply with environmental health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.
• Travel 10–15% and be on-call for schedule.

Skills

Maintenance & testing equipment

Computer skills

Climb towers

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

One year college/technical certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Voltage testers

Oscilloscopes

Megohmmeters

Infrared testers

Hydraulic torque tools

Crane & rigging knowledge

Job description

Avangrid Power in Iowa seeks a Wind Turbine Technician to oversee onsite operations, maintenance, and repairs of wind generation equipment and related infrastructure. You will work under the Plant Manager to keep performance and safety at the highest level.

The role involves reading schematics, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, performing OEM-based preventive maintenance, and occasional travel.