Wind Technician III

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Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. 
 
If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy. 

This is a regular full-time management position in which the candidate will report directly to the wind facility's AES team lead.  The ideal candidate must have strong leadership ability, including the ability to develop, educate, and ensure the safety of others. The position requires excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. The position will require a willingness to work extra and/or irregular work hours and/or shift schedules as needed.

This role is at the Mountain View wind sites in Palm Springs, CA. The scheduled work week during summer months is 5am – 1:30pm, Monday – Friday. The scheduled work week during winter months is 6am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday. Revolving weekend on-call shifts are required. The work hours may vary if travel to a different location is needed.

As part of the driving requirements for this position, you must have a valid driver's license within the USA and be able to pass a background check. An onsite company vehicle and gas card will be provided.

Candidates must have advanced technical education or training with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in plant maintenance, operations, or any other technical field or a high school diploma with a minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in maintenance/operations. The ideal candidate should have experience with wind turbines and systems, or other is acceptable.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Set the example and encourage a safe, environmentally conscious, and professional work culture.
• Perform regular wind turbine technician duties as needed on site conditions.
• Act as the wind turbine systems subject matter expert while supporting other field technicians.
• Evaluate the technical skills of other technicians to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Work with Performance Engineers to identify potential faults and failures proactively.
• Evaluate work standard operating procedures to find opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure timely and detailed documentation of work activities within the CMMS.
• Act as a liaison between technicians, contractors, and site leaders.
• Research and provide specifications of turbine parts and tooling for the purchasing department.
• Assist in technical training and skills evaluation of technicians.
• Collaborate with various departments, contractors and vendors on work planning and scheduling.
• Call out employee performance issues to lead tech(s) / team leader(s) and provide feedback for periodic reviews.
• Make business decisions grounded in the AES Values.
• Complete and maintain required and accurate documentation and records associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines and substations.
• The ability to follow switching orders for the substation and for pad-mounted transformers.
• Support the BOP O&M manager in maintaining facility compliance with all regulatory entities including OSHA, NERC, and any regional regulatory body.
• Perform minor equipment repairs (substation, collection, and transmission) and document work performed.
• Perform facility inspections (substation, collection, and transmission) on weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual intervals or as appropriate. Document inspection results.

Desired Skills, Expertise, and Competencies:

• Advanced technical education or training with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in plant maintenance, operations, or any other technical field; or a high school diploma with a minimum of 6-8 years’ experience in maintenance/operations. Experience with Vestas turbines is a significant advantage.
• Computer proficiency and knowledge of CMMS systems (SAP)
• Demonstrates proactive enthusiasm for solving problems and making valuable contributions to the company.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good planning, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to adjust to constantly emerging work priorities and schedules.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make sound judgement decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to understand and read and comprehend electrical/mechanical drawings and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact with individuals
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SCADA systems, cloud computing, etc.
• Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and be able to speak English.
• Must be willing to obtain/maintain a valid TWIC card for CIP access.
• Must be able to climb towers up to 400 feet in height and meet specific weight requirements.
• Ability and willingness to work at elevated spaces and climb multiple tower ladders every day; lift a minimum of 50 pounds as required by maintenance activities; operate hand and power tools and work in all weather conditions.

Education:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Advanced technical education or training
• Medium/High voltage education or training

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in challenging environments, remaining focused and calm in the face of distractions and adversity.
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change.
• Troubleshoot complicated mechanical and electrical problems and assist technicians with encouraging trouble shooting.
• Assist in all areas of site operations with minimal direction as directed by facilities manager.
• Document all work performed using computer-based software.
• Capable of improving skill level by attending sponsored training sessions
• Work with Facilities Manager and Engineering to implement upgrades and retrofits.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to hazards associated with power generation with employer safety controls provided to mitigate those hazards in accordance with regulations and standards.
• Requires standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, climbing stairs and ladders, and entering plant equipment to access, inspect, or collect data on plant equipment.
• Must work in; Temperatures below 32° F to over 100° F, in wind speeds above 45 mph, along with dusty environments.
• Occasional travel outside service area to support other AES Clean Energy activities.
• May be required to work around rotating and energized equipment, hazardous materials, and chemicals.
• Must wear a variety of personal protective equipment as directed by standards and regulations.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $40.50 and $48.66/per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes annual bonus. The benefits offered for this position are: medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, 401(k) eligibility, and paid time off (including vacation, sick leave time, and parental leave). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Apply by clicking the application link below and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 08/11/2026