Operations support technician
Core
Maintain wind farms through major component replacement, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
Role type
Field operations technician (wind energy)
Builds
Operational reliability of wind turbine generators and related equipment
Domain
Renewable energy (wind power)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
wind turbine maintenance, electrical systems, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, troubleshooting, rigging, crane operation support, hazard assessment, energy isolation procedures
Preferred skills
GWO certifications (BST, ART), technical or associate degree
Technologies
wind turbine generators, low- to medium-voltage systems
Responsibilities
Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, retrofitting, and maintenance on wind turbine generators; Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems; Execute repairs across multiple renewable energy sites; Follow strict safety protocols including hazard assessments and energy isolation; Support root cause analysis to identify equipment failures; Maintain tools, equipment, and training certifications
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on field technician