Technician - Wind Turbine Maintenance

Boralex • Hereford, TX

3d • $52,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician works in Boralex’s Asset Management Department, which manages energy assets to optimize their value, performance, profitability, and sustainability. The role involves maintaining, monitoring, diagnosing, and repairing wind turbines, as well as supporting team development and workplace health and safety. The expected annual base salary range is $52,000–$70,000, including the target value of the annual Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP). Total compensation varies based on experience, skills, qualifications, and work location. The position includes access to a comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company programs and policies.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of the electrical energy environment and hydraulic engineering.
• Confined-space skills and precision skills.
• Innovation and ability to multitask.
• Strong analytical skills and thoroughness.
• Good organizational skills and autonomy.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and unscheduled preventive maintenance on wind turbines.
• Check turbines’ physical and electrical integrity, including cable management, current and capacitance readings, and cleaning.
• Proactively maintain turbines to prevent equipment failure or degradation.
• Monitor turbine performance, including power output, temperatures, and cooling-fan current draw.
• Diagnose and repair wind turbines, responding promptly to breakdowns and providing solutions.
• Replace motors, fans, cables, sensors, control circuit boards, lighting, and pumps.
• Mentor new staff and teach the theoretical and practical aspects of the job.
• Review and contribute to instructional documents and procedures.
• Participate in technical committees to share and address turbine issues.
• Help achieve occupational health and safety (OHS) goals and objectives.
• Inspect personal protective equipment (PPE), including harnesses and rescue equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company programs and policies.
• Continuous training and learning.
• Flexible working hours and an independent schedule.
• Remote work.
• Retirement or pension plan with Boralex contributions.
• Group insurance plan tailored to personal needs.
• Membership allowance for a sports centre of the employee’s choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed