Wind Generation Tech

Energy Northwest • Kennewick, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wind Generation Tech performs routine, repetitive maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbines under general supervision. The role includes completing company training and on-the-job training or evaluation to perform periodic wind turbine maintenance. Duties also include housekeeping, stocking materials, supporting qualified wind turbine technicians, and documenting work and materials used. The selected applicant must work onsite in Richland, Washington. Travel to other generation and industrial facilities may be necessary. The employee must be prepared to work weekends or overtime as required and must be physically fit to frequently climb ladders up to 260 feet.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working on wind turbines or in heavy industrial maintenance; or completion of a two-year trade school related to wind turbines or electrical and instrumentation; or completion of a six-month related trade school and one and a half years of experience.
• Maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Successfully pass initial and subsequent physical fitness (agility) testing administered on behalf of Energy Northwest.
• Be physically fit and able to frequently climb ladders up to 260 feet.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment; Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repetitive service work, including greasing components, replacing automatic-grease canisters, and cleaning up grease.
• Replace equipment cabinet filters, lubricating oil filters, and hydraulic oil filters.
• Clean facility buildings, shops, tools, and equipment.
• Provide general support to qualified wind turbine technicians.
• Torque structural nuts and bolts.
• Maintain facilities and surrounding grounds at the equipment site.
• Complete maintenance work order sheets documenting work performed and materials used.
• Perform miscellaneous troubleshooting on wind turbines.
• Drive a forklift for pallet receiving or snow removal when assigned.
• Travel to other generation and industrial facilities when necessary to perform service support functions.

Benefits

• Annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan, with incentives based on agency performance against defined metrics and plan eligibility rules.
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Public Employees’ Retirement System pension plan, a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Multiple medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
• Voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsidies, HRA VEBA, HSA, supplemental life insurance, and credit monitoring/identity theft insurance.
• Qualifying employees typically accrue 160 hours of personal time per year, with accrual increasing at service intervals.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED