Wind Turbine Technician

Grinnell, IA

Full time

JR-10180

Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy!

At 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.

Training Locations:

Residency Requirements:

Travel time from your primary residence to your assigned headquarters must be 120 minutes or less under normal driving conditions.

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.

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 do

• Performs 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 Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Required Experience

• 2 years wind turbine technical college or 2 years of experience on wind turbines

• 2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to solve problems

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate work and work with others

• Strong sense of personal and technical responsibility

• Beginner to intermediate computer literacy

• Basic software skills

• Possesses skills in basic electricity - math

• Knowledge in theory and skill in non-structural welding

• Mechanical comprehension

• Ability to work from blueprints, diagrams, drawings, and specifications

• Knowledge of plant operations and systems

• Must possess technical ability

• Must be able to climb the tower

• Knowledge of company safety rules

• High degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude

• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements

Our 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 - $58.44

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

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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.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been crafted to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not crafted to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected] .

It’s an exciting time to join Alliant Energy! We focus on creating a culture of belonging. We want everyone to bring their unique perspectives and experiences and be themselves. This helps us all contribute to solving the energy challenges facing our region. It starts at an individual level, with every employee asking, “What makes me unique?”

Leaders engage with their teams to ensure they have the tools to be successful in their careers. What you need to reach your goals may be different from what a co-worker needs. Everyone has a fair shot at success.

A culture of belonging ensures that everyone contributes their unique perspective. This environment contributes to fresh thinking, innovative solutions and  Powering What’s Next  for our customers.

We strive for employee engagement and connection. We want our employees to have the opportunity to bring their whole selves to work.

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