Wind Technician
Invenergy
About this role
The Wind Technician is responsible for operating and maintaining the Chickasaw Wind Energy Center, performing routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on wind turbines and associated equipment. The role involves climbing turbine towers, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring a safe work environment while adhering to a 40-hour work week with potential overtime. This position requires technical experience, physical fitness for outdoor work at heights, and a valid driver's license.
What you’ll do
- Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on wind turbines
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect and repair equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults and replace components
Skills & tools
Skills
Technical tools
Compensation
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Title: Wind Technician Location: New Hampton, IA Employment type: Full time
Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.
This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.
Job Description
About The Site
Chickasaw Wind Energy is a 202.4 MW wind power generation facility located near New Hampton, IA utilizing SGRE 3.1-129 and GE 2.82-127 turbine technology.
Position Overview As a Wind Technician you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the Chickasaw Wind Energy Center.
Responsibilities
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Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on Siemens Gamesa and GE wind turbines and associated equipment
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Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
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Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment
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Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components
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Maintain company tooling, facilities and equipment and a clean safe work environment
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Work a 40 hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime. The work schedule will vary during the peak maintenance periods
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
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Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
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Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).
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Weight must not exceed 124 kg (265 lbs.) excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
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Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
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Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
This is a safety sensitive position. Individuals receiving conditional offers of employment will be subject to drug testing and must receive a negative result to begin working for the company.
Base Pay
$29.49 - 49.97 USD Hourly Bonus: 0% - 10%
The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, profit sharing, paid time off, etc.
Invenergy
Private
Invenergy is North America's largest privately held independent power producer and energy infrastructure innovator, operating across 4 continents with 38 gigawatts across 232 projects. The company develops and operates a broad range of energy technologies including solar, land-based wind, energy storage, natural gas, transmission infrastructure, and geothermal. With a team of 2,800+ people, Invenergy delivers smart energy solutions to communities, customers, and partners with a focus on precision, safety, and proven reliability.