Wind Turbine Technician

Alliant Energy•Iowa Falls, IA

About The Position

The Wind Turbine Technician performs work connected with the operation, maintenance, inspection, and testing of wind turbine sites. The role includes varied electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control, and PLC activities, along with other duties necessary to maintain the assigned generation facility. The technician performs hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on turbines and related systems, and contributes to safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency improvements.

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 collaborate 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 practice of non-structural welding.
Mechanical comprehension and high 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 and 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 assigned testing records.
Maintain the warehouse and order supplies as needed.
Perform regular inspections of electrical systems.
Participate in overhauls of related plant equipment.
Perform routine tests and predictive maintenance, 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 job needs dictate.
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 in generating plant and shop areas.
Perform other duties that are similar, related, or incidental to the position.