Wind Generation Tech

General Summary

Maintenance technician to perform routine repetitive maintenance service work and troubleshooting under general supervision. Individuals are expected to successfully complete company related training and OJT/OJE in order to perform routine periodic service functions for wind turbine periodic maintenance.

Principal Accountabilities

• Implement routine service functions of a repetitive nature including component greasing and grease cleanup. This includes replacement of auto-grease canisters, oil filters, etc.
• Replace equipment cabinet filters, lubricating, and hydraulic oil filters.
• Provide general facility building, shop, tools, and equipment cleanup.
• Perform general functions as assigned in support of qualified wind turbine technician.
• Implement general torquing of structural nuts and bolts.
• Maintain facilities and surrounding grounds at the equipment site.
• Complete maintenance work order sheets to document maintenance work performed.
• Perform miscellaneous troubleshooting on wind turbine.
• Individuals may be assigned to drive forklift for purposes of pallet receiving or snow removal.

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED and two years of experience working on wind turbines or heavy industrial maintenance; OR
• Completion of a 2-year trade school related to wind turbines or electrical and instrumentation; OR
• Completion of a six-month trade school related to wind turbines or electrical and instrumentation and one and a half years of experience.
• Must maintain a valid Washington State driver's license.
• Must successfully pass initial and subsequent physical fitness (agility) testing administered on behalf of Energy Northwest.

Pay & Benefits

This is a bargaining unit position and the hourly pay rate is: $36.92. This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Energy Northwest provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average. Benefits include:

• Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs: Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsidies, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more.
• Qualifying employees typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.

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