Wind Technician II
Public global power company that owns and operates electricity generation, regulated utilities, LNG infrastructure, renewable energy, and battery-storage assets.
About The AES Corporation
AES develops, constructs, and operates power-generation and distribution businesses, supplying affordable and sustainable power. Its portfolio includes solar, hydro, wind, natural gas, coal, battery storage, utilities, and LNG infrastructure.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will safely operate, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbine generation equipment. You will perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance on generators, pitch, yaw, cooling, and support systems; document work; inspect safety equipment; and respond to callouts as needed.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of related experience; power-plant experience is preferred
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate technical/electronic degree or at least 3 years of electrical/electronic repair or mechanical-field experience
- Experience with GE 1.5, Vestas V-80, or Siemens 2.3 turbines
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems on variable-pitch, variable-speed turbines
- Ability to read electrical drawings and technical information
- Unrestricted driver's license
- Ability to speak English
- Ability to climb a 300-foot tower ladder daily and lift at least 40 pounds
- Ability to work in all weather conditions and confined spaces
Responsibilities
- Conduct work safely and in an environmentally conscious manner
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbine generation equipment
- Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance
- Inspect safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment
- Document work using computer-based software
- Respond to callouts and work overtime as needed
- Complete tasks requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- 401(k) eligibility
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave