Wind Turbine Technician - Power

## Wind Turbine Technician - PowerApplylocations: United States Of America, Oregon, Wascoposted on: Posted 8 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: July 3, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R-28984The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.Location: Wasco, ORSalary Range: Technician I to Technician III range: $28.50 to $41.25 hourly DOE**Position Description**This Wind Turbine Technician position is responsible for the onsite operation, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines under minimal supervision as directed by the Plant Manager or Site Lead. Appropriate technical level will be determined depending on the candidates experience and qualifications.**Responsibilities*** Operate and maintain wind turbines along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.* Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.* Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements.* Comply with all project’s environmental health and safety programs.* 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.* Support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs.* Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.* Knowledge of turbine equipment, including safety regulations.* Work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule.* Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice.* Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage.* Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.**Required Qualifications*** Successfully pass provisional period with meets or exceeds.* Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools.* Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.* Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 51 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds.* Ability to work on electrical systems 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.* Exemplary teamwork, initiative, and positive attitude.* Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.* Weight must not exceed 225lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.**Preferred Qualifications*** Associate degree in Wind Turbine Technology* 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.* Directly related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.* Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.**Additional Success Factors*** Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.* Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.* Ability to efficiently manage multiple, concurrent, time-sensitive projects and priorities.* Takes action beyond that required by explicit job responsibilities; sets high performance goals and originates action rather than responding to the action of others.All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and in some cases, a credit check. 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. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.#LI-TI1**Company:**PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC**Mobility Information**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.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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.**Job Posting End Date:**July-3-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr