T-Wind Turbine Technician

Alliant Energy•Hartland, MN

6d•$51 - $56

About The Position

Grow your career with Alliant Energy! At Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life. Union Details (If applicable) IBEW Local 965 Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit Bent Tree, Operations-WI Generation WPL Number of Positions Available 2 Salary Grade U101390 Career Band Job Code J04559 Residency Requirement Not subject to residency requirements. Pay Range $50.76 - $56.28 Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site. Job Description Job Summary 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. What you will do Performs such wind farm operations, inspections and maintenance as may be assigned such as: Performs electrical, mechanical, instrument and control and PLC troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, cleaning, inspecting and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility. Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC’s). Monitors wind turbine performance. Keeps testing records as assigned. Maintains warehouse, orders supplies as needed. Performs regular inspections of electrical system. 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. Is proficient in the use of machine tools and various hand powered tools as job needs dictate. Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks. Supports safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency improvements by participating in various continuous improvement activities. Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices. Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions. Performs other duties which are similar, related, or incidental to this position. Education Requirements Associate Degree Wind turbine technical college Required Required Experience In lieu of 2 years of wind turbine technical college, two years of experience on wind turbines is required. 2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work Other Requirements Must possess a valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated ability to solve problems Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with others Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility Beginner to intermediate computer literacy Basic software skills 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 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. Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you. Our Values Live Safety. Everyone. Always | Make Things Better | Care For Others | Do The Right Thing | Act For Tomorrow | Think Beyond. Be Bold Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected] . Posting End Date: Ongoing Recruitment

Requirements

Associate Degree Wind turbine technical college Required
In lieu of 2 years of wind turbine technical college, two years of experience on wind turbines is required.
2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems
Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with others
Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility
Beginner to intermediate computer literacy
Basic software skills
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
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.

Responsibilities

Performs such wind farm operations, inspections and maintenance as may be assigned such as:
Performs electrical, mechanical, instrument and control and PLC troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, cleaning, inspecting and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility.
Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC’s).
Monitors wind turbine performance.
Keeps testing records as assigned.
Maintains warehouse, orders supplies as needed.
Performs regular inspections of electrical system.
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.
Is proficient in the use of machine tools and various hand powered tools as job needs dictate.
Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
Supports safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency improvements by participating in various continuous improvement activities.
Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.
Performs other duties which are similar, related, or incidental to this position.