Wind Turbine Technician

Alliant Energy•Grinnell, IA

23h

About The Position

The Wind Turbine Technician performs operations, maintenance inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs at wind turbine generation sites. The role includes electrical, mechanical, instrumentation and control, and PLC work needed to maintain the assigned generation facility. The technician monitors turbine performance, completes inspections and routine and predictive maintenance, maintains records and supplies, and supports plant safety, reliability, productivity, and efficiency. Work is performed according to established procedures and safety practices, and includes climbing towers and using tools and mobile or heavy equipment as required.

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 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 wind farm operations, inspections, and maintenance as assigned.
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 PLCs; 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 diagnostic devices; 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, reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency.
Perform work according to established procedures and safety practices.
Perform generating-plant and shop-area housekeeping.
Perform other similar, related, or incidental duties.