Lead Wind Turbine Technician

Alliant Energy•Iowa Falls, IA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and performs a variety of work connected with the operations, maintenance inspections and testing of wind turbine sites. Performs varied electrical, mechanical, and instrument and control activities and other duties necessary to maintain the generation facility to which they are assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2 years wind turbine technical college or 3 years of wind turbine maintenance and operation experience
2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work
Experience in mechanical/electrical construction and maintenance
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Broad working knowledge of general mechanics, machine shop operations, general structural and mechanical repair methods and practices
Demonstrated ability to solve problems
Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with others
Demonstrated strong supervisory skills
Demonstrated ability to lead continuous improvements of work processes
Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility
Beginner to intermediate computer literacy
Basic software skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and unsupervised
Possesses skills in basic electricity - math
Knowledge in theory and skill in non-structural welding
Mechanical comprehension
Ability to work from blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and specifications
Proficient in the use of machine tools and various hand powered tools as job needs dictate
Knowledge of plant operations and systems
Must possess technical ability
Must be able to climb the tower
Knowledge of company safety rules
High degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Supervises and performs wind turbine operations, inspections and maintenance.
Coaches, facilitates and trains wind farm generating station employees in plant operations and maintenance; maintains plant training records.
Handles normal supervisory activities for the generating station in the absence of the generating facility manager.
Responds to emergency call-outs during off-duty hours and/or arranges call-out of other personnel as needed.
Assists with planning and engineering work, listing materials, repairing work orders, organizing work and vacation schedules, assigning duties, and carrying out construction and maintenance work.
Assures the efficient operation of all work crews, minimizes lost time and promotes high standards of plant productivity.
Prepares and maintains adequate and accurate reports and records.
Maintains warehouse, orders supplies as needed.
Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).
Performs electrical, mechanical, and instrument and control and PLC troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, cleaning, inspecting and constructing of equipment and systems for the wind farm generating facility.
Performs regular inspections of electrical transformers, substation, and related equipment.
Participates during overhauls of all related plant equipment.
Performs routine tests.
Performs routine predictive maintenance activities including, thermography, vibration analysis, oil and cooling water sampling.
Operates and/or obtains information from various mechanical and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities; gathers, interprets and logs data.
Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
Performs various welding activities.
Assures employee compliance with safety rules, operating practices, construction standards, and accounting procedures.
Instructs the employees in safe work methods.
Performs other duties which are similar, related, or incidental to this position.