Iberdrola Group

Wind Turbine Technician - Power

United States Of America, Oregon, Arlington · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$29k-$41kDetected 15 days ago

AccountingControlsInternal Audit

About the role

The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.
The company will determine Tech level based on experience and education.
Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.
Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.
Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
Perform various retrofits and design modifications.
Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found. If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.
Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.
Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found.
If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.
Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.

Requirements

Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools).
Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between color coded wires.
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
About 10-15% travel may be required.

Nice to have

Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance
including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
Experience in high voltage switching.
Related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.
A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash.
A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle.

Compensation

Technician I to Technician III range: $28.50 to $41.25 hourly DOE
The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.

Benefits

Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; High School Diploma or GED.
Sign-on Bonus: $5000

Company info

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties.
This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions.
This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities.
This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas.
NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee's management.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Posting End Date:
August-28-2026

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