Clearway Energy
Wind Technician
$42K–$90K
Vega, Texas, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Experience
- Level II: Associate’s degree (electrical or technical) and six months of turbine experience, or high school diploma/GED and one year of wind turbine experience. Level III: Associate’s degree (electrical or technical) and two years of turbine experience, or high school diploma/GED and three years of wind turbine experience. No prior electrical experience required for Trainee.
- Education
- Trainee: high school diploma or GED, or willing to obtain within the first six months. Level II/III education alternatives are specified in experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.
About the job
Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs wind turbine mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to support safe and efficient site operations.
What you'll do
- Assist with or perform turbine maintenance, repair, and replacement; troubleshoot turbine and SCADA issues according to technician level.
- Document work, parts, and time, and follow safety procedures including LOTO where applicable.
- Support site operations; higher-level technicians may train personnel and lead maintenance crews.
What they ask for
- Trainee: high school diploma or GED, or willingness to obtain within six months; demonstrable mechanical aptitude.
- Able to climb towers up to 300 feet, work safely in confined spaces and adverse conditions, and travel as required.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record; able to use hand tools and communicate verbally and in writing.
- Level-specific: Level I requires relevant basic electrical knowledge and eligibility for the Qualified Electrical Worker program; Level II/III require the stated education and turbine experience alternatives.
Nice to have
- Ability to read schematics and wiring diagrams (Level I).
- Previous experience in SAP.
Pay
$41,600 - $49,920 USD base salary; $45,000 - $66,000 USD base salary; $52,000 - $74,000 USD base salary; $63,000 - $90,000 USD base salary; $41,600 — $90,000 USD base salary
Tools
SCADA, Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, LOTO
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