Wind Technician Apprentice

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries.     AES has been  ranked #1 by BloombergNEF  in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for  millions of people worldwide.      We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.   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.  The Wind Technician Apprentice will work at a wind farm in Bliss, NY (address of the site is: 3700 route 78 Bliss, NY 14024). The typical work hours are Monday - Friday, 6am - 4.30pm. The role also requires working on-call hours and overtime. Any experience with turbines by GE 1.5, Vestas V-80 and/or Siemens 2.3 turbines is a plus. Applicants must live in the area, or be willing to move, and have a valid driver's license. The person holding this position is responsible for safe operation and maintenance of wind turbine power generation equipment.

Conduct all work activities in a professional, environmentally conscious, and safe manner. Assure operational efficiency, unit reliability and compliance with safety and environmental standards. Maintain and complete tactical processes in a team oriented, multi-discipline environment. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbine generation equipment.  Carry out troubleshooting and repair activities to ensure that wind turbine generation equipment work at the optimum levels. Perform general and preventative maintenance on generators, pitch systems, yaw systems, cooling systems, and other wind turbine support systems.    Perform predictive, preventive and corrective maintenance. Experience in troubleshooting and correcting mechanical issues with gearboxes, pumps and other rotating equipment. Experience in rotating machinery alignment. Complete other tasks as requested by the Lead Technician or Facilities Manager. Varying day shift schedule allow up to 6 days a week of coverage. Will also be required to respond to call outs and work overtime as needed. Ability to enforce to and follow all safety policies. Ability to perform inspections of safety equipment, vehicles, personal protective equipment, and plant equipment. Must be timely and track time accurately.

Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Good decision-making skills. Proven planning and interpersonal skills. Capability to multi-task and prioritize work. Ability to handle constantly evolving and emerging work priorities schedules and prioritizes work. Ability to understand and read electrical drawings and to read, write and comprehend technical information. Good digital literacy including Microsoft Office and other computer-based efficiency tools. Demonstrates decision making abilities, long term developmental capabilities and networking skills. Must have an unrestricted driver’s license and speak English. Must meet the weight requirements for the safety equipment and wind turbine equipment.

High School Diploma or GED required.