The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location.
Location: Wasco, OR
Salary Range: Technician I to Technician III range: $28.50 to $41.25 hourly DOE
ThisWind Turbine Technicianposition is responsible for the onsite operation, maintenance,andrepairofwind turbinesunder minimal supervisionas directed by the Plant Manager or Site Lead.Appropriate technical levelwill be determineddepending on the candidates experience and qualifications.
Read schematics and proficientlytroubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerizeddiagnostic,and troubleshooting tools.
Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Experience in wind and solar plant construction,operation,and maintenance; including,specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters.
Additional Success Factors
Ability to foster and participate in a productive team environment by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, managers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
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 in some cases, a credit check. A credit check will be administered when a prospective employee will be working in Finance, Accounting, Treasury or where duties may involve handling of funds, accounts, or cash. A Motor Vehicle (MVR) check will be administered when a prospective employee will be regularly using a company vehicle. 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.
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Company:
PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC
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Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
Job Posting End Date:
July-3-2026
