Renewables Technician II
Acciona Energía
Maintain and repair wind turbines and solar PV systems at Illinois renewable sites.
17 days ago ago
$25 - $54
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Illinois, United States
Onsite
Company Size
3,099 Employees
Service Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Energy Efficiency
Power Generation
Engineering
Construction
Design
Project Management
Operations and Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Solar
Wind
Hydroelectric
Biomass
Energy Storage
Government
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
safety analysis
electrical switching
troubleshooting
preventive maintenance
commissioning
root cause
- Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, solar field equipment, switch room, and the O&M building
- Utilize appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in safe manner
- Perform electrical switching activities in the turbines, solar field, balance of plant, and substation, working with voltages up to 345,000 Volts
- Maintain required training certifications
- Maintain required training certifications and qualifications as to enable personnel to safely perform work related tasks in a quality matter
- Complete required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance; maintain records of documentation
- Inspect and troubleshoot equipment, record and review data, looking for abnormal operating conditions and correcting or reporting them, as prescribed
- Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components associated with wind turbines, photovoltaic solar equipment and the site
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and hazard free work site
- Conduct safety analysis and review of hazards and energy sources prior to and while performing any work assignment
- Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, operations, maintenance, and repairs on wind turbines, PV solar field structures, inverters, battery storage, balance of plant equipment , communications, metrological stations, IT equipment, and substation equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Immediately report any incidents (safety, environmental or regulatory), injuries or unsafe acts that have occurred
- Perform all work on site with a continuous emphasis on safety, quality, the environment, and regulatory compliance by utilizing training, experience, and strict adherence to company policies & procedures
- Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur
- Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform maintenance assignments
What you bring
high voltage
certification
high school
driver's license
physical lifting
passport
- Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high voltage equipment
- Previous experience working with hand tools and power tools
- Ability to climb vertical ladders and work at heights of 300 feet
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport
- Requires a high school education or equivalent, college degree a plus
- Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and in adverse and extreme weather conditions, in dust, pollen, weeds, grasses, and in confined spaces
- Ability to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency
- Have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
- Able to work independently
- Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required, night shift work as required
- Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for training or voluntary work assignments, with advance notice
- Base Pay: $25 – $54 hourly (based on experience, education, and skillset) 5% Annual Performance Bonuses 5% Availability Incentive bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. After 90 days, you'll also have access to life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and optional plans
- 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days
- $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment
- On-call pay
- 15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays
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Company
Overview
Born 2001
Year Founded
Established in 2001 as a pure-play renewables company.
11 GW
Clean Energy Capacity
Operates renewable projects across wind, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, and solar-thermal technologies.
Rank #1
Global Green Utility
Recognized as the world’s top green utility since 2015 with a focus on zero-carbon power.
923 MW
Largest Wind Complex
Developed the MacIntyre wind complex, one of its largest utility-scale projects in Australia.
- It develops and builds utility-scale projects across various continents.
- It operates hybrid and floating plants, battery storage facilities, electric-vehicle charging networks, and green hydrogen hubs.
- It offers tailored energy services and long-term PPAs to large corporate clients globally.
- It pioneers circular innovation, such as recycling wind turbine blades into new materials, like branded sneakers.
- Valores y principios que deben guiar el comportamiento de todas las empresas del Grupo y terceros con los que se relacionan.
- Oposición rotunda a cualquier actividad ilícita, corrupción o soborno.
- Todos los miembros, independientemente de jerarquía o ubicación, deben actuar conforme a las leyes aplicables.
- Rechazo a cualquier forma de competencia desleal.
60% reduction by 2030
Emissions Target
Aiming to reduce emissions of scope 1 and 2 by 60% by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2040.
13.6Mt CO₂e avoided
Emission Reduction in 2023
Achieved a reduction of 13.6 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent in 2023, marking a 3% increase from the previous year.
100% CapEx aligned
EU Taxonomy Alignment
Ensuring 100% of capital expenditures are aligned with the EU's sustainable Finance Taxonomy.
8,660 species regenerated
Biodiversity Impact
Regenerated 8,660 species as part of a broader biodiversity strategy focusing on No Net Loss and Net Positive Impact.
- Plan includes budget allocation, carbon intensity metrics, internal carbon pricing, and incentives tied to decarbonization goals.
- Consumption of water reduced by 2% overall and 10% in water-stressed regions.
- Strategy includes commitments to No Net Loss and Net Positive Impact, with a focus on biodiversity and deforestation prevention.
- Circularity objectives aim to halve non-recyclable waste and double the use of recycled or renewable materials.
- Construction of a Waste2Fiber plant to process 6,000 tons of wind turbine blades annually.
- Achieved carbon neutrality in corporate operations since 2016 and committed to The Climate Pledge for value chain neutrality by 2040.
- Code of Conduct includes principles of equal employment opportunities.
- Policy against discrimination based on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- No public quantitative data on gender or specific DEI goals are provided.
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