Wind Turbine Technician

Alliant Energy is currently recruiting for a Wind Turbine Technician at our Cedar Ridge Wind Farm in Eden, WI. (This is a reposting of job opening #2071.  If you have already applied for that position, please RE-SUBMIT your application at this time in order to be considered.)

Alliant Energy, headquartered in Madison, WI, is a Fortune 1000 company traded on the NYSE under the symbol LNT.  Our corporation is a regulated, investor-owned public utility holding company providing regulated electric and natural gas service to approximately 1 million electric and 400,000 natural gas customers in the states of Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Position Overview:

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.

Supervision Received:  Work performed under the general supervision of a salaried manager or salaried or hourly supervisor as assigned.

Supervision Given:  None

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

2 years wind turbine technical college or 2 years of experience on wind turbines; and 2 years of electronic study beyond high school or 2 years of experience in electronics work; 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; must possess a valid driver's license; 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 culturally diverse work environment; knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Working Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor, including extreme heat and cold; exposure to dirt, weather, grease, electricity, moisture, dust, and noise; extended periods of sitting or standing may be required. Exposure to normal workplace hazards where normal safety precautions are required. Working at extreme heights is required. Work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions is required.

Disclaimer:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Compensation: $32.84 - $36.52 (Hourly Wage)

To Apply:

To apply for this challenging opportunity, please complete the online application, including resume and salary requirements, no later than March 27, 2011.

Alliant Energy is committed to providing an inclusive work environment for all and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.  The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background investigation. 

A core corporate value of Alliant Energy is to be a responsible corporate citizen, caring for the environment and the communities where we do business and encouraging diversity in our employee and supplier ranks, we recognize, respect and appreciate the valuable and different perspectives that each of us bring to the work environment, our company and our customers.