Wind Turbine Technician - Power

Iberdrola SA; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus & PTO

Health/dental/vision

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Avangrid Power is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to perform onsite operations, maintenance, repairs and equipment replacement at a wind-powered plant. The role leads in plant operations under the direction of the Plant Manager.

The position requires climbing tall towers, handling electrical/mechanical issues, and performing data collection for reporting. DOE determines tech level; benefits include health, vision, tuition reimbursement, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• One year college or technical certificate, or 12 months related wind experience.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily.
• Experience with maintenance and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong computer skills for reporting and diagnostics.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and related infrastructure.
• Read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Repair or replace faulty components following OEM specs.
• Perform preventive maintenance per OEM manuals.
• Collect data and prepare wind plant reports.
• Support construction in walk-downs if applicable.
• Travel up to 10–15% and work overtime on holidays and weekends.

Job description

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

Company: PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC

Location: Palm Springs, CA - Mountain View Salary Range: Technician I to Technician III range: $31.25 to $45.50 hourly DOE

Why Avangrid Power

• Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
• Generous performance‑based bonuses & PTO 12% 401(k) match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways

For more information, please visit: Benefits - Avangrid

Avangrid Power is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician opening. The company will determine Tech level based on experience and education. This position is responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on a wind powered generation plant and leads in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager.

Key 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 various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found.
• If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk‑downs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.
• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on‑call schedule.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice.
• About 10-15% travel may be required.
• Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.
• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

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. (i.e. 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.
• Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative and positive attitude.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
• Experience in high voltage switching.
• Related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.

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Company Profile

Avangrid Power is a leading energy company worldwide, leading in renewables, fostering the transition to a low‑emission economy. We supply energy to almost 100 million people in many countries and develop our renewable activities, grid and commercial across Europe (Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, France, Germany, Italy and Greece), the United States, Brazil and Australia and are present in markets such as Japan and Poland, among others. ¿Quieres formar parte de la energía del futuro? No lo dudes, ¡únete a nosotros! Consulte el Aviso Legal y las Condiciones de Uso del canal de empleo de Iberdrola. Consulte el Aviso de Privacidad del canal de empleo de Iberdrola. En Grupo Iberdrola I Canal de Empleo utilizamos únicamente cookies técnicas para permitir el funcionamiento y la prestación de los servicios ofrecidos en la web. Para más información puedes consultar nuestra Política de Cookies.