Wind Technician-Level 1 - Associate (0 - 5 Years)

About the role

This position is responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of renewable energy systems, primarily wind turbines. The role involves conducting preventative maintenance, repairs, and system monitoring to ensure operational efficiency and reliability. This position requires working a 12-hour rotating shift, which includes nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level preventive maintenance on wind turbine and solar energy systems.
• Aid in troubleshooting electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues.
• Utilize SCADA systems for remote diagnostics, performance monitoring, and to manage turbines for specific tasks such as bird mortality monitoring.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and environmental regulations.
• Work in various weather conditions and climb turbine towers as required.

Required Qualifications

• Education: A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: Entry-level associate position for candidates with 0 to 5 years of experience.
• Technical Skills: Ability to use SCADA systems to pause, unlock, and place turbines in service mode is necessary.
• Additional Requirements: Valid, non-restricted driver's license is required. The driving record must not have any alcohol or drug-related offenses within the previous five years, and the license must not be suspended or restricted.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Power Generation or Renewables is preferred.

Work Environment

This role requires adherence to NERC CIP standards for both physical and cyber access. The selected individual will need unescorted badge access into Nuclear protected areas and will follow all onsite in-processing procedures.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program).
• 401K program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and access to technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and other resources.
• Certified Career Coach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.