Wind Turbine Technician - Power

Iberdrola•United States Of America, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Avangrid Power is hiring a Wind Turbine Technician in Lempster, New Hampshire. The company will determine the technician level (I through III) based on experience and education. This position is responsible for onsite operations, maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment at a wind-powered generation plant, and leads in plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager. The stated hourly salary range is $29.00 to $42.25, depending on experience and location. The role operates and maintains wind turbine equipment and associated infrastructure, including substation, collection, and transmission systems. It troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems; performs preventive maintenance, retrofits, quality checks, data collection, and reporting; and follows manufacturer requirements and environmental, health, and safety programs. The technician may support construction walk-downs and is expected to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and on short notice as part of an on-call schedule. Travel to other sites may be required, approximately 10–15%. Work includes low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems and may take place in extremely adverse weather conditions. The position requires climbing wind-turbine towers up to 100 meters daily and lifting items weighing up to 60 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally. Applicants must meet the stated weight limit of 285 pounds, excluding job-related equipment and gear. Offers are contingent on successful completion of applicable employment screenings, including a medical exam, background check, references, and drug screen.

Requirements

One year of college or technical school certificate, or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment, such as voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment tools, and hand and power tools.
Advanced computer skills with word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, computerized diagnostic tools, and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color-coded wires.
Ability to interpret and follow written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Knowledge of heavy equipment used for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Demonstrated teamwork, initiative, and a positive attitude.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Weight must not exceed 285 pounds, excluding equipment and gear worn during job-related tasks.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, on short notice, and on an on-call schedule.
Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice and work in adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance, including wind turbines and solar power converters and inverters.
Experience in high-voltage switching.
Related experience in fields requiring strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Living in or near the greater local area.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and associated infrastructure, including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
Read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems involving variable-pitch and variable-speed control systems and components.
Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components to correct malfunctions in accordance with manufacturers' requirements.
Comply with project environmental, health, and safety programs.
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
Adhere to effective internal controls.
Collect data and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
Perform retrofits and design modifications.
Perform QA/QC functions and compile and submit supporting documentation for items found.
Support construction mechanical and commissioning walk-downs, if applicable.
Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.
Work overtime, holidays, weekends, and short notice as needed, including participation in an on-call schedule.
Travel to other sites on short notice as needed; approximately 10–15% travel may be required.
Perform duties involving low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems and work in extremely adverse weather conditions.