Wind Technician
About the role
The Wind Technician reports to the Wind Site Manager and is responsible for assisting in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electric component maintenance. The primary objective is to maintain safe, effective, efficient, and profitable wind turbine operation.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety procedures, observe safe working practices, and maintain a safe working environment under direct supervision.
- Shadow and assist experienced technicians 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.
- Maintain hand tools in good working order and well organized.
- Operate and maintain a service vehicle.
- Work a flexible on-call schedule when needed.
- Demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and accept guidance from supervising technicians and site leadership.
- Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.
- Other duties as assigned within the Trainee scope.
- Assist in the performance of wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance.
- Assist in troubleshooting and repair of SCADA communication systems.
- Willingness to progress as a technician and take guidance from superiors.
- Help in all areas of site operations as directed by Site Lead and Site Manager with minimal supervision.
- Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.
- Perform all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical component maintenance, repair and replacement to correct malfunctions.
- 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.
- Must pass an advancement exam and oral board upon training program completion within six (6) months from hire.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Demonstrable mechanical aptitude; no prior electrical experience required.
- 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.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Able to create, edit, or modify Microsoft Word and Excel documents.
Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Basic electrical knowledge.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Use electrical test equipment.
- Leadership and mentoring skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems.
- Experience with wind turbine components and maintenance.
- Ability to perform mechanical and electrical equipment repairs.
Benefits
- Generous PTO.
- Medical, dental, and vision care.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions.
- Dependent daycare Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Commuter benefits.
- Relocation.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Life and accident insurances.
- Fertility programs.
- Adoption assistance.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships.
Pay
Pay ranges by job level:
- Wind Technician Trainee: $41,600 - $49,920
- Wind Technician I: $45,000 - $66,000
- Wind Technician II: $52,000 - $74,000
- Wind Technician III: $63,000 - $90,000
Schedule
Flexible on-call schedule, including weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
Clearway Energy Group
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Our portfolio includes approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. We generate enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.
What We Provide
- Comprehensive menu of benefits including generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Various life and accident insurances.
- Fertility programs.
- Adoption assistance.
- Parental leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions, and domestic partnerships.
Notice to Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances, and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.
Notice to California Applicants
Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. All official communication regarding this position will come only from an email address ending with @clearwayenergy.com. If you receive outreach from any other email address claiming to represent Clearway Energy, please do not respond, as it is fraudulent.