Wind Technician
Clearway EnergyPosted April 14, 2025
Mojave, California
Wind Energy$45,000 - $90,000
Full Time
Job Description
The Wind Technician is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components to ensure safe and efficient operation. This role involves troubleshooting, repair, and documentation of work performed, while adhering to safety protocols and working in various environmental conditions.
Responsibilities
- •Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
- •Document all work performed, parts used, and time spent using computer-based service reporting procedures.
- •Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems.
- •Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
- •Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized.
- •Troubleshoot complicated mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems on wind turbines.
- •Assist in the training and development of lower-level operation and maintenance personnel.
- •Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair, and replacement.
- •Read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- •Use electrical test equipment to assist in troubleshooting and testing.
- •Lead maintenance and troubleshooting crews as necessary.
- •Safely perform LOTO and mentor lower-level technicians in LOTO.
- •Perform balance of plant and switchyard work as required.
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.
- •Job will require standing outside the nacelle and nosecone at the top of the turbine.
- •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 safely work in a wide range of adverse climates and environments.
- •Able to travel as required.
- •Knowledge of and the ability to use various hand tools.
- •Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams.
- •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.
- •Able to meet the requirements of Clearway Energy Group’s Qualified Electrical Worker program.
- •An Associate’s degree in electrical or technical and six months turbine experience, or a high school diploma GED and one-year wind turbine experience.
- •Have an in-depth understanding of the different components of the wind turbine including the electrical pitch system, computerized control system, and the power conversion unit as well as knowledge and understanding of OEM approved mechanical maintenance methods and practices.
- •Possess the skills to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs.
- •An Associate’s degree in electrical or technical and two years turbine experience, or a high school diploma GED and three-year wind turbine experience.
Benefits
- •Compensation/salary range: $45,000 - $90,000 USD
- •Flexible on-call work schedule including weeknights, weekends, and holidays
- •Hybrid work environment with office-based collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- •Comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, medical, dental, vision care, HSAs, health FSAs, 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
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