Wind Turbine Technician - Power

Location:

Rosamond, CA. Salary:
Technician I to Technician III: $31.25 to $45.50 hourly. Avangrid Power seeks a Wind Turbine Technician to manage onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on a wind powered generation plant, leading all areas of plant operations under the Plant Manager.

• Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment and associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems.
• Read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch and variable speed control systems.
• Repair or replace mechanical and electrical components following manufacturers' requirements.
• Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to OEM manuals.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Collect data and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Implement retrofits and design modifications.
• Perform QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents. If applicable, support Construction in mechanical and commissioning walk‑downs.

• Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations.
• Work overtime on holidays, weekends, and short‑notice calls as part of an on‑call schedule.
• Travel to other sites on short notice; about 10‑15% travel may be required.
• Perform duties at low, medium, and high voltage.
• Work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

• One year of college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools).
• Advanced computer skills using word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.
• Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate color‑coded wires.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage concrete variables with limited standardization.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Demonstrated teamwork, initiative and positive attitude.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Weight must not exceed 285 pounds excluding equipment/gear worn during job‑related tasks.

• Experience in power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
• Experience in high voltage switching.
• Related experience requiring strong electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a medical exam, background check, references, drug screen, verification of legal right to work in the U.S., and, when applicable, a credit check and MVR check. Avangrid Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status or class protected by federal or state law.

Job Posting End Date:
June-5-2026.