Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location. Location: Van Wert, OH Salary Range: $28.00 to $40.50 hourly Avangrid Power is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician opening. The company will determine Tech level based on experience and education. This position is responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment on a wind powered plant and leads in all areas of plant operations as directed by the Plant Manager. Key Responsibilities: Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment along with associated infrastructure including substation, collection, and transmission systems. Read schematics and proficiently troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components. Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements. Comply with all project environmental health and safety programs. Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals. Adhere to effective internal controls. Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements. Perform various retrofits and design modifications. Perform various QA/QC functions, compile and submit supporting documents of items found. If applicable, support Construction in the Mechanical and Commissioning walk-downs. Additional Responsibilities Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment, including safety regulations. Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice participating in an on-call schedule. Ability and willingness to travel to other sites on short notice. About 10-15% travel may be required. Perform duties around low, medium, and high voltage. Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions. Skills and Requirements Required Qualifications One year college or technical school certificate; or 12 months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; High School Diploma or GED. Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools). Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic, and troubleshooting tools. Ability to climb towers up to 100 meters daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub. Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items up to 100 pounds. Ability to work with electrical wires and differentiate between coded wires. Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements. Demonstrated teamwork, initiative and positive attitude. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Weight must not exceed 285lbs excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks. Qualifications: Experience in power plant operations and maintenance. Experience in wind and solar plant construction, operation, and maintenance; including, specific experience in wind turbine and solar power converters and inverters. Experience in high voltage switching. Related experiences gained in fields that require a strong electrical and mechanical aptitude. Qualified candidates living in or near the greater local area. 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 , , , , , protected veteran status, status as an individual with a , or any other status or class protected by federal or state law. #LI-TI1 Company: PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of , , , , , , , marital status, , protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. 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: January-30-2026 If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
See More Details >>Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. The base salary for this position is dependent upon experience and location. Location: Van Wert, OH Salary Range: $41.29 to $51.62 hourly Job Summary The Site Supervisor has responsibilities identical to a Plant Manager but normally at a smaller site. In addition to the administrative duties, this position carries non-exempt status and does require the Supervisor to assist with all turbine and BOP work. This position, in almost all cases, will directly report to the Regional Director. Working under the guidance of the Regional Director, the Site Supervisor manages the day-to-day operation and maintenance of utility scale wind and solar power plants. Key Responsibilities • Strict management and compliance of all company and project environmental, health and safety programs. • Contribute to site safety performance improvement by holding workers and themselves accountable for safety. Participate in and promote job/work package safety analysis, job site safety observations, audits, safety meetings, safety training, injury/event assessment, and investigation/root cause analysis. • Ensure the plant provides maximum availability/reliability in a safe, economical, and proactive manner by providing direction and supervision to plant personnel. • Increase asset optimization and plant profitability within engineering design parameters, in conformance with approved procedures and plant permits. • Participate/lead in the development and revision of site procedures ensuring input from subject matter experts. • Manage performance of work teams through clear communication of expectations, engaging team in work completion and process improvement. • Both Oversees crews and participates in performing operations, maintenance and warranty activities of all plant equipment, ensuring compliance with manufacturers' requirements. • Provide leadership that encourages use of new plant information technology as well as an integrated learning approach to work. • Communicate regularly with all personnel to ensure satisfaction of internal/external customer requirements. • Ensure required regulatory and technical training is identified and completed for the work team and self, including applicable qualifications. Hold team accountable for attending, participating, and applying training. • Coach and develop team personnel. • Plan outages and day-to-day activities. Ensure execution of daily work schedule. • Conduct staffing and selection process for work team positions. Manage and participate in site workforce planning activities, • Conduct performance evaluations and any disciplinary related activities. • Participate in or lead business unit improvement initiatives. • Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components. • Assist with the mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers' requirements. • Responsible for managing site inventory and work orders. Responsibilities include setting inventory levels, ensure cycle counts are completed on-time, work orders are entered timely and accurately, audits are completed and inventory is accurate • Responsible for managing to plant budget and optimizing plant P&L. Required Qualifications • Two year college or technical school certificate; or 4+ years of related experience or power industry training; high school diploma/GED required. • Demonstrated experience in power plant operations and maintenance. • Valid Driver's License. • Ability to perform all physical requirements of the job. • Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems. Including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools. • Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions. • Ability to work around low and medium voltage. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements. Qualifications • Experience in wind plant operations and wind turbine experience. • Experience in high voltage maintenance and switching. • Experience establishing and improving preventative maintenance programs. • Experience working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). • Previous supervisory experience. • Experience in reviewing resumes, identifying and pre-qualifying potential employees, participating in interviews, coaching and training employees, writing and conducting annual reviews, and handling employee relation issues. Competencies • Growth & Continuous Improvement • Initiative & Change • Focused on Results • Customer Centric (internal and/or external) • Communication • Collaboration • Leadership (people managers/leaders) Disclaimer AVANGRID is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. AVANGRID is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s , , identification, expression, , , , , , ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, physical or mental , marital status, , military or veteran status, or other characteristics or conditions protected by law. Click here for Additional Disclaimer Information 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 AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables #LI-TI1 Company: PPM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC Mobility Information Please note that any applicant who is not a of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of , , , , , , , marital status, , protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com. 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: January-30-2026 If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
See More Details >>Wind Turbine Technician As a Wind Turbine Technician at Avangrid, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of our wind turbines. • Operate and maintain wind turbine equipment, performing repairs as needed to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. • Perform routine inspections and diagnostic tests to identify potential issues before they become major problems. • Collaborate with other technicians and support staff to resolve complex technical issues and optimize overall system performance. • Adhere to safety regulations and company policies to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others. Required Qualifications: • Experience or training in the wind industry. • A technical school certificate or equivalent experience. • Ability to work under varying conditions, including extreme weather and heights.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade typically begins with specialized training and education, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while learning about the industry. Training programs last about one to two years, requiring extensive hands-on training under experienced professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 9,566 wind turbine technicians nationwide, with a projected 60% job growth from 2023 to 2033. Trainees in Van Wert, OH, earn an average of $1,200 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Vocational schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind trade professionals find training opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities.
