Wind Turbine Technician

Latimer, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!

At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.

Union Details (If applicable)

IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)

Seniority Group (Local 965 Only) and Business Unit

Operations-IA Generation IPL

Number of Positions Available

Salary Grade

U104491

Career Band

Journey

Job Code

J05085

Pay Range

$56.19 - $56.19

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.

Training Locations

Residency Requirement

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

Job Description

Job Summary

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 (PLCs). 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 drivers 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

Key Skills

Our people are passionate about what they do the product they sell and the customers they serve. If youre looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration innovation and dedication were the right company for you.

Our Values

Live Safety. Everyone. Always Make Things Better Care For Others Do The Right Thing Act For Tomorrow Think Beyond. Be Bold

Alliant Energy and its subsidiaries are committed to creating a culture of belonging and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where an applicants 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.

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 .

Posting End Date:

October 28 2025

Required Experience:

Grow your career with Alliant Energy!At Alliant Energy our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger communities. Our employees make a difference every day by using their personal energy to bring this purpose to life.Union Details (If applicable)IBEW Local 204 (Large Group)Seniority Group (Lo...