Wind Technician

About the role

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. The Forward Wind Energy Center is a 137.85 MW wind power generation facility located in Brownsville, WI, utilizing GE 1.5sle turbine technology. As a Wind Technician you will be responsible for operating and maintaining this facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical and electrical maintenance on GE wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of all components of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults; repair and/or replace components.
• Maintain company tooling, facilities, and equipment and ensure a clean, safe work environment.
• Work a 40‑hour week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime, with schedule variations during peak maintenance periods.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of technical experience (mechanical, electrical, etc.) and/or technical education.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 lb); weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lb) excluding equipment/gear.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Safety‑sensitive position; conditional offers are subject to drug testing with a required negative result.

Pay

Base Pay: $29.49 – $49.97 USD hourly.
Bonus: 0 % – 10 % of base pay, based on individual and company performance. Compensation is determined by factors such as scope of responsibilities, experience, education, and skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off