Lead Technician
Clearway EnergyBig Spring, Texas
Full Time
Posted December 31, 2025
$83k - $98k
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Job Description
The Lead Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing wind turbines and associated equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-availability operations at the wind site, while leading and mentoring maintenance crews and supporting site operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and enforce safe work practices at the wind site
- Inspect completed repairs and scheduled maintenance for quality assurance
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on wind turbines
- Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of turbine components in accordance with standards
- Support site operations, including leading crews and assisting in training lower-level personnel
- Ensure proper documentation of work performed, parts used, and time spent
- Update manuals, work instructions, and technical turbine data
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, mentoring others as needed
- Monitor site conditions, contractors, and personnel to maximize revenue and minimize downtime
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working order
- Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures safely and mentor others in LOTO
- Conduct balance of plant, O&M facility, and switchyard maintenance, repairs, and inspections
- Maintain a flexible work schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ensure vehicles and equipment are properly maintained and serviced
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED is required.
- Associates degree in electrical or technical field and 2 years of wind turbine experience, or 5 years of wind turbine experience required.
- 1 year of independent turbine troubleshooting experience, and the ability to troubleshoot turbines without assistance required.
- Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
- Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color wires.
- Able to safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain wind turbines at a high availability factor.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including creating, editing, and modifying Word and Excel documents.
- Possess in-depth understanding of the different components of the wind turbine including the pitch system, computerized control system, and the power conversion unit.
- Knowledge and understanding of OEM approved mechanical maintenance methods and practices.
- Skills to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs and guide and mentor others to do the same.
Benefits & Perks
Salary range of $82,800 to $98,100 USD
Eligible to earn an annual cash bonus based on personal and company performance
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care
Generous paid time off (PTO)
HSAs with company contributions
Health FSAs and dependent daycare FSAs
Commuter benefits
Relocation assistance
401(k) plan with employer match
Life and accident insurances
Fertility programs
Adoption assistance
Generous parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships
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