Alliant Energy

Wind Turbine Technician

Storm Lake, IA, USA · Mid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 63 days ago

PLCCollaboration

About the role

Performs a variety of work connected with the operations, maintenance inspections and testing of wind turbine sites.
Performs varied electrical, mechanical, and instrument and control activities and other duties necessary to maintain the generation facility to which they are assigned.

Performs electrical, mechanical, instrument and control and PLC troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, cleaning, inspecting and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility.
Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC's). Monitors wind turbine performance. Keeps testing records as assigned.
Maintains warehouse, orders supplies as needed.
Performs regular inspections of electrical system.
Performs routine tests.
Performs routine predictive maintenance activities including, thermography, vibration analysis, oil and cooling water sampling.
Operates and/or obtains information from various mechanical and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities
Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.
Supports safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency improvements by participating in various continuous improvement activities.
Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 120 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.
2 years wind turbine technical college or 2 years of experience on wind turbines
2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to solve problems
Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with others
All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.
It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email talent@alliantenergy.com.

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