Wind Turbine Technician

Alliant Energy•Grinnell, IA

About The Position

The Wind Turbine Technician performs operations, maintenance, inspections, and testing at wind turbine sites. The role includes varied electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and controls, and PLC work, along with other duties needed to maintain the assigned generation facility. The technician conducts hands-on troubleshooting, repairs, inspections, testing, and predictive maintenance on wind turbines and related systems, supporting safety, reliability, productivity, and facility efficiency.

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.
Ability to solve problems and coordinate work with others.
Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility.
Beginner-to-intermediate computer literacy and basic software skills.
Skills in basic electricity and math.
Knowledge of theory and skill in 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 and 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 wind 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 and predictive maintenance, including thermography, vibration analysis, and oil and cooling water sampling.
Operate or obtain information from mechanical and electrical devices used for equipment diagnostics or 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 functions in generating plant and shop areas.
Perform other duties that are similar, related, or incidental to the position.