Wind Turbine Technician

Join Alliant EnergyAt Alliant Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market challenges of today, while powering what's next in energy. When our employees say "I am energy", it means they take pride in the work we do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want you to be safe, happy and healthy. That's why we prioritize safety, offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.Turn your technical skills into a career in renewable energy. As a Wind Technician, you'll perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on wind turbines and related electrical and mechanical systems. If you're mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and enjoy solving problems in the field, this could be a great fit.Job Summary Performs a variety of work connected with the operations, maintenance inspections and testing of wind turbine sites. Performs varied electrical, mechanical, and instrument and control activities and other duties necessary to maintain the generation facility to which they are assigned.What You Will DoPerforms such wind farm operations, inspections and maintenance as may be assigned such as:Performs electrical, mechanical, instrument and control and PLC troubleshooting, maintaining, calibrating, repairing, cleaning, inspecting and constructing of equipment and systems for the generation facility.Maintains performance monitoring and control equipment, including programmable logic controllers (PLC's). Monitors wind turbine performance. Keeps testing records as assigned.Maintains warehouse, orders supplies as needed.Performs regular inspections of electrical system.Participates during overhauls of all related plant equipment.Performs routine tests.Performs routine predictive maintenance activities including, thermography, vibration analysis, oil and cooling water sampling.Operates and/or obtains information from various mechanical and electrical devices used to support specific equipment diagnostics or work activities; gathers, interprets and logs data.Is proficient in the use of machine tools and various hand powered tools as job needs dictate.Operates mobile and heavy equipment to perform maintenance tasks.Supports safety, plant reliability, productivity, and plant efficiency improvements by participating in various continuous improvement activities.Performs all work according to established procedures and safety practices.Performs various generating plant and shop area housekeeping functions.Performs other duties which are similar, related, or incidental to this position.Education RequirementsHigh school diploma or GEDRequired Experience2 years wind turbine technical college or 2 years of experience on wind turbines2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics workOther RequirementsMust possess a valid driver's license.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrated ability to solve problemsDemonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with othersStrong sense of personal and technical responsibilityBeginner to intermediate computer literacyBasic software skillsPossesses skills in basic electricity - mathKnowledge in theory and skill in non-structural weldingMechanical comprehensionAbility to work from blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and specificationsKnowledge of plant operations and systemsMust possess technical abilityMust be able to climb the towerKnowledge of company safety rulesHigh degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitudeAbility to perform the physical requirements of the jobAbility to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.Knowledge of regulatory requirementsOur people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.Pay Range: $58.44 - $58.44Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law.All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.Visa sponsorship not supported.Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email View email address on click.appcast.io.