Wind Farm Technician II

Description

The Technician supports the operation and maintenance of one or more wind farms, ensuring safety and maximizing availability. Responsibilities include safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, conducting acceptance and performance tests, and providing technical guidance to the O&M team. The role also involves maintaining accountability for tools, equipment, and vehicles and recording all service activities in the digital maintenance management system.

• Perform safe scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and balance of plant equipment.
• Conduct acceptance and performance tests after maintenance or outages.
• Serve as backup personnel across RWE sites and lead safety exercises.
• Maintain accountability for tools, equipment, and vehicles; record activities in the digital maintenance system.
• Provide technical guidance to the O&M team and assist with turbine component replacement.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and company policies.

Requirements

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is hiring a full‑time, permanent Wind Farm Technician II in the Operations & Maintenance functional area. The position is non‑exempt and the start date is immediate.

Candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least four years of experience in operations or maintenance of power generation, transmission, or distribution, or a relevant technical associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Required certifications include a current Journeyman or Master Electrician license or a Wind Tech Certificate, and an unrestricted driver’s license. Preferred experience includes wind turbine work (Vestas, GE, Acciona, Nordex) and military technical background.

Physical requirements include the ability to maintain a personal weight limit of 270 lb, climb wind towers daily, work in confined and swaying spaces at height, and lift or move equipment up to 50 lb. The role also demands adherence to safety procedures such as LOTO and the ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings.

• Hold a high school diploma (or equivalent) with at least four years of O&M experience in power generation, or a relevant technical degree.
• Hold current Journeyman, Master Electrician, or Wind Tech certification and an unrestricted driver’s license.
• Demonstrate ability to read electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings and perform LOTO procedures.
• Possess knowledge of hand and power tools, electromechanical systems, and basic PC/Office software.
• Maintain physical ability to climb towers, work in confined elevated spaces, and lift up to 50 lb.
• Exhibit strong problem‑solving, independent work, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and short‑term incentives.

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, and other listed benefits.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance