Wind Farm Technician I

RWE•Woodsboro, TX

About The Position

The Wind Farm Technician I ensures the safe and effective execution of operations and maintenance activities at one or more wind farms and related renewable energy facilities. The technician follows site policies and Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols while performing inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of renewable energy systems and balance-of-plant equipment. The role includes proactively identifying hazards and maintaining thorough documentation. The position involves working independently and collaboratively, contributing to continuous improvement, coordinating across departments, and assisting with technical solutions to improve system performance. Duties may include leading or mentoring junior staff, supporting retrofit installations and complex repairs, and promoting safety and operational excellence. Work takes place in offices, warehouses, and wind farm locations, including inside turbines and outdoors in varied weather and changing conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 6–7 years of operations and/or maintenance experience in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution, including at least 3 years of wind turbine experience.
Ability and willingness to travel to and from various job sites as assigned.
Must live within a one-hour drive of the site.
Unrestricted driver's license.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
Ability to maintain a body weight of 270 pounds or less to safely perform tower climbing and job-related duties.
Ability to safely climb wind towers daily, operate hatch doors, and identify potential safety hazards.
Ability to work in confined, elevated, and swaying environments, including walking across small surface areas within turbines.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds and to walk, climb, and stand for extended periods in extreme environmental conditions.
Knowledge of environmental and safety policies, procedures, and advanced risk analysis, including completing JHA/LOTO forms and leading lockout/tagout procedures.
Proactive safety behavior and commitment to promoting safety for oneself and others.
Proficiency with hand and power tools and understanding of electromechanical relays, hydraulic accumulators, linear transducers, electrical motors, power electronics, motor drives, and AC/DC converters.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic circuit drawings and advanced schematics to troubleshoot renewable energy systems.
Ability to independently perform complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and electromechanical-system repairs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, and ability to prepare and deliver technical presentations independently.
Strong project-management skills, including working to tight deadlines, multitasking, creating and following standard work instructions, and working independently or as part of a team.
Initiative, self-motivation, goal orientation, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and work as part of a team.
Ability to lead team efforts, supervise small teams, mentor junior staff, collaborate across departments, and manage relationships with external stakeholders.
Ability to apply renewable-energy expertise and emerging technologies, including developing and implementing safety protocols for complex projects.
Ability to provide strategic input for project planning and execution and contribute to solutions for complex technical challenges.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or equivalent certification in renewable energy technology or electrical systems.
At least 5 years of technical experience in the renewable energy sector.
Advanced certifications.
Experience with Vestas, GE, Acciona, or Nordex wind turbines.
A two-year or four-year degree from an accredited, non-correspondence and non-online school in a technical science such as engineering, physics, or power, or a closely related field.
Technical military experience in electrical, electronics, or mechanical fields.
Current Journeyman or Master Electrician license, or a Wind Tech Certificate, as experience substitutions.
Advanced knowledge of computer network communication protocols.

Responsibilities

Ensure operations and maintenance activities comply with site policies, procedures, and EHS requirements.
Report hazards, demonstrate proactive safety behaviors, and follow company safety protocols.
Lead installation, maintenance, repair, major component work, replacement, and troubleshooting of renewable energy systems—including solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems—and balance-of-plant equipment and procedures, including substations and collection systems.
Conduct acceptance and performance tests, inspections, and detailed reporting after planned maintenance or outages.
Lead and support large-scale retrofit installations, maintenance projects, and troubleshooting of complex technical issues.
Perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions to recurring technical issues and system-efficiency challenges.
Collaborate on continuous-improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and operational processes.
Train, supervise, and support junior team members, promoting skill development and safety-protocol compliance.
Provide backup coverage at other RWE sites and operational support as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation and communicate findings to managers and stakeholders.
Lead crane rigging and signaling operations and manage project documentation.
Contribute to project planning and execution and help develop solutions to complex technical challenges, including grid integration and energy storage.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by management that are consistent with the role.