Wind Technician Apprentice

AES•New York, NY

2d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The person holding this position is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of wind turbine power generation equipment. AES Corporation is the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

Requirements

3 – 5 years’ related experience required working in a power plant environment preferred.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Good decision-making skills.
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills.
Capability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Ability to handle constantly changing and emerging work priorities schedules and prioritizes work.
Ability to analyze technical information and make sound judgement decisions and recommendations.
Ability to understand and read electrical drawings and to read, write and comprehend technical information.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with various personality types desired.
Good computer skills including Microsoft Office and other computer-based productivity tools.
Demonstrates decision making abilities, long term developmental capabilities and networking skills.
Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and be able to speak English.
Must meet the weight requirements for the safety equipment and wind turbine equipment.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associates technical/electronic degree or minimum 3 years of work experience in electrical/electronic repair industry, mechanical field.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well under pressure, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions.
Possess high safety and environmental awareness.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with diverse groups.
Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change.
Ability to work at elevated spaces and be able to climb a 300-foot tower ladder on a daily basis.
Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Must be able to operate power tools such as grease guns, impact guns and rotating saws.
Must have the ability to operate hand tools such as wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment.
Experience in rotating machinery alignment.
Electrical Maintenance- troubleshooting and correcting electrical maintenance problems, including contactors, motors, breakers and wiring.

Responsibilities

Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner.
Assure operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
Maintain and execute tactical processes in a team oriented, multi-discipline environment.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbine generation equipment.
Carry out troubleshooting and repair activities to ensure that wind turbine generation equipment work at the optimum levels.
Perform general and preventative maintenance on generators, pitch systems, yaw systems, cooling systems, and other wind turbine support systems.
Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance.
Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment.
Experience in rotating machinery alignment.
Complete other tasks as requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager.
Ability to adhere to and follow all safety policies.
Ability to perform inspections of safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment.
Must be on time and track time correctly.
Troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems on variable pitch, variable speed turbines.
Assist in all areas of site operations with minimal supervision as directed by manager.
Document all work performed using computer-based software.
Constantly works to improve skill level by attending sponsored training sessions.