Local Wind Turbine Technician - Green River, IL

Overview

The Opportunity:

Tetra Tech is adding a Wind Turbine Technician to our Gemini Energy Services team based in Green River, IL.

At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting drive positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives globally.

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

We are seeking a Wind Turbine Technician local to the Green River, IL wind turbine site to join our dynamic team. Qualified candidates will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of multiple brands of services, including troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical components on wind farm sites.

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

• Carry out duties with a primary focus on safety and quality.
• Understand both the metric and imperial measurement systems.
• Accurately complete timecards with detailed descriptions of work performed and related expense reports for reimbursements.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Apply principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to design and production of various goods and services.
• Problem-solve issues as they arise.
• Troubleshoot equipment, machines, wiring or computer programs issues.
• Understand direct current electricity, alternating current electricity, and electronics.
• Write reports, complete work orders, track progress on tasks, and document findings.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and fellow employees.
• Lead teams, train new employees, and complete reports when needed.

• Electrical or mechanical experience of at least four years.
• If entry-level, provide proof of Wind Technician Certification from an accredited Wind Academy or equivalent Trade School.
• Possess excellent electrical and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of turbine-related machinery and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, electronic equipment, computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for protection of people, property, and institutions.
• Willing to learn and progress into a stronger role, such as troubleshooting, commissioning or serving as lead technician on site.
• Experience with turbine technology and/or being up-tower on platforms is welcome, including Solar/Off-shore experience.

• Capable of lifting 40-100 lbs.
• Capable of bending, twisting, and lifting items overhead.
• Capable of climbing a wind turbine tower up to 400 ft in height up to three times daily.

• Variable weather conditions
• Outdoor work
• Climbing up to 400 feet in height

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, work instructions, manuals.
• Fluent English verbal and written communications skills are required.
• Must have current valid driver’s license and a fit-to-drive record with no more than two moving violations in the past three years, including a clear Motor Vehicle Record.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check (project/client dependent).
• Able to travel up to 90% of the time.

The perks of working at Tetra Tech include comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, merit-based financial rewards, flexibility and a…