Wind Turbine Technician

Alliant Energy•Iowa Falls, IA

23h

About The Position

Performs work connected with the operations, maintenance, inspections, and testing of wind turbine sites. Carries out electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control activities, along with other duties needed to maintain the assigned generation facility. The role includes hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on wind turbines and related electrical and mechanical systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of wind turbine technical college education or two years of experience working on wind turbines.
Two years of electronic study beyond high school or two years of experience in electronics work.
Valid driver's license.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
Ability to coordinate work and work with others.
Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility.
Beginner to intermediate computer literacy and basic software skills.
Basic electricity and math skills.
Knowledge of the theory and skills of non-structural welding.
Mechanical comprehension and a high degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
Ability to work from blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and specifications.
Knowledge of plant operations and systems, company safety rules, and regulatory requirements.
Technical ability.
Ability to climb the tower.
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

Perform assigned wind farm operations, inspections, and maintenance.
Troubleshoot, maintain, calibrate, repair, clean, inspect, and construct electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control, and PLC equipment and systems.
Maintain performance monitoring and control equipment, including programmable logic controllers; monitor turbine performance and keep testing records as assigned.
Maintain the warehouse and order supplies as needed.
Perform regular inspections of electrical systems.
Participate in overhauls of related plant equipment.
Perform routine tests.
Perform predictive maintenance activities, including thermography, vibration analysis, and oil and cooling water sampling.
Use mechanical and electrical devices to support diagnostics and work activities; gather, interpret, and log data.
Use machine tools and hand-powered tools as required by the work.
Operate mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
Participate in continuous improvement activities supporting safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency.
Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Perform housekeeping functions in generating plant and shop areas.
Perform other duties that are similar, related, or incidental to the position.