Wind Jobs in Freeport, Illinois

Renewables Technician - Full-time

p style="text-align:left"bACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria./b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pACCIONA Energía is seeking a Renewables Technician to support daily operations at our 100 MW EcoGrove Wind Farm and 100 MW High Point PV Facility in northwestern Illinois. This role involves maintaining wind and solar systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across both technologies.divdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"bJob Description/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/divpbKey responsibilities: /b/pullipPerform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines, solar arrays, battery storage systems, and substation equipment. /p/lilipConduct electrical switching operations on equipment with voltages up to 345kV. /p/lilipInspect, test, and monitor site equipment to identify and resolve abnormal conditions. /p/lilipSupport Root Cause Analyses for equipment failure investigations. /p/lilipAdhere to all safety protocols, conduct safety analyses, and participate in emergency response training. /p/lilipMaintain documentation for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. /p/lilipKeep tools, safety equipment, and site areas in clean and functional condition. /p/lilipCrosstrain with other technicians and support both technologies as needed. /p/lilipOther responsibilities as assigned. /p/li/uldivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"bRequired Skills and Competencies/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/divdivpbspanAbout you:/span/bspan /span/pp/pdivpspanspanYou’re/spanspan a multi-skilled technician with /spanspana strong foundation/spanspan in mechanical and electrical systems for both wind and solar technologies. You value safety, take pride in your technical abilities, and are adaptable to working in dynamic environments across both renewable platforms./span /span/pullipHigh school diploma or equivalent (college or technical degree preferred)/p/lilipMinimum 2 years of related experience /p/lilipAbility to climb up to 300 feet and lift up to 50 lbs/p/lilipComfortable working in indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme weather/p/lilipCapable of working independently and on rotating shifts, including nights and overtime/p/lilipValid driver’s license and ability to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes/p/lilipEligible to obtain a U.S. Passport/p/lilipQualified to work on medium and high voltage equipment/p/li/ulp/ppbWhat We Offer:/b/pullipTools and PPE for safe and effective job performance/p/lilipUniform allowance/p/lilipGWO safety training and certifications/p/lilipAll wind turbines are equipped with lifts for safe access to elevated areas/p/li/ulp/ppbComprehensive Benefits – We’ve Got You Covered:/b/pullipBase Pay: $28.00–$38.00 hourly (based on experience, education, and skills)/p/lilip5% Annual Performance Bonus based on individual performance and company metrics./p/lilip5% Availability Incentive Bonus/p/lilipOn-call pay/p/lilipDay 1 benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents/p/lilipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options/p/lilipAfter 90 days: life insurance, disability coverage, and paid parental leave/p/lilip401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days/p/lilipPaid time off: 15 days PTO, 9 public holidays, 2 flexible holidays, plus 1 additional PTO day per year of service/p/lilip$50/month wellness reimbursement for fitness-related memberships or equipment/p/lilipParticipation in the Technician Progression Program to support your professional development and compensation growth/p/li/ulp/ppbJob Location:/b/ppEco Grove Wind Farm / High Point Solar Farm/pp9370 N. Baker Rd /ppLena, Il 61048/p/div/divp/ppiAs a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition./i/p p style="text-align:left"bACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria./b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pACCIONA Energía is seeking a Renewables Technician to support daily operations at our 100 MW EcoGrove Wind Farm and 100 MW High Point PV Facility in northwestern Illinois. This role involves maintaining wind and solar systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations across both technologies.divdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"bJob Description/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/divpbKey responsibilities: /b/pullipPerform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines, solar arrays, battery storage systems, and substation equipment. /p/lilipConduct electrical switching operations on equipment with voltages up to 345kV. /p/lilipInspect, test, and monitor site equipment to identify and resolve abnormal conditions. /p/lilipSupport Root Cause Analyses for equipment failure investigations. /p/lilipAdhere to all safety protocols, conduct safety analyses, and participate in emergency response training. /p/lilipMaintain documentation for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks. /p/lilipKeep tools, safety equipment, and site areas in clean and functional condition. /p/lilipCrosstrain with other technicians and support both technologies as needed. /p/lilipOther responsibilities as assigned. /p/li/uldivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"bRequired Skills and Competencies/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/div/divdivpbspanAbout you:/span/bspan /span/pp/pdivpspanspanYou’re/spanspan a multi-skilled technician with /spanspana strong foundation/spanspan in mechanical and electrical systems for both wind and solar technologies. You value safety, take pride in your technical abilities, and are adaptable to working in dynamic environments across both renewable platforms./span /span/pullipHigh school diploma or equivalent (college or technical degree preferred)/p/lilipMinimum 2 years of related experience /p/lilipAbility to climb up to 300 feet and lift up to 50 lbs/p/lilipComfortable working in indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme weather/p/lilipCapable of working independently and on rotating shifts, including nights and overtime/p/lilipValid driver’s license and ability to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes/p/lilipEligible to obtain a U.S. Passport/p/lilipQualified to work on medium and high voltage equipment/p/li/ulp/ppbWhat We Offer:/b/pullipTools and PPE for safe and effective job performance/p/lilipUniform allowance/p/lilipGWO safety training and certifications/p/lilipAll wind turbines are equipped with lifts for safe access to elevated areas/p/li/ulp/ppbComprehensive Benefits – We’ve Got You Covered:/b/pullipBase Pay: $28.00–$38.00 hourly (based on experience, education, and skills)/p/lilip5% Annual Performance Bonus based on individual performance and company metrics./p/lilip5% Availability Incentive Bonus/p/lilipOn-call pay/p/lilipDay 1 benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your eligible dependents/p/lilipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options/p/lilipAfter 90 days: life insurance, disability coverage, and paid parental leave/p/lilip401(k) with company match and immediate vesting after 90 days/p/lilipPaid time off: 15 days PTO, 9 public holidays, 2 flexible holidays, plus 1 additional PTO day per year of service/p/lilip$50/month wellness reimbursement for fitness-related memberships or equipment/p/lilipParticipation in the Technician Progression Program to support your professional development and compensation growth/p/li/ulp/ppbJob Location:/b/ppEco Grove Wind Farm / High Point Solar Farm/pp9370 N. Baker Rd /ppLena, Il 61048/p/div/divp/ppiAs a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition./i/p