Wind Technician
Clearway EnergyRitzville, Washington
Full Time
Posted January 16, 2026
$45k - $90k
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Job Description
The Wind Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing wind turbine components to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation, with opportunities for career progression and working in various environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in performing wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical maintenance.
- Troubleshoot and repair wind turbine components and SCADA communication systems.
- Document work performed, parts used, and time spent using service reporting procedures.
- Operate and maintain service vehicles and hand tools.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
- Work on all areas of site operations as directed by supervisors.
- Lead maintenance and troubleshooting crews as necessary (Level II/III).
- Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component repairs and replacements.
- Read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and mentor others in LOTO.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED required or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment.
- Able to climb towers unassisted up to 300 feet.
- Able to work safely in a confined space.
- Must possess a valid driver s license and good driving record.
- Possess demonstrable mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge.
- Able to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
- Able to work safely in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
- Able to travel as required.
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams is preferred.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing and able to work without direct supervision during performance of work.
- Able to create, edit or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
- Must meet the requirements of Clearway Energy Group s Qualified Electrical Worker program.
- An Associate s degree in electrical or technical field and six months turbine experience, or a high school diploma/GED and one-year wind turbine experience (Level II requirement).
- An Associate s degree in electrical or technical field and two years turbine experience, or a high school diploma/GED and three-year wind turbine experience (Level III requirement).
Benefits & Perks
Salary range: 45,000 - 90,000 USD depending on experience and location
Work schedule includes flexible on-call hours, possibly including weeknights, weekends, and holidays
Work environment perks such as working outdoors, climbing towers up to 300 feet, working in confined spaces, and traveling as required
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care
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
Generous PTO
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