Renewables Technician
- Pay
- $28 – $38 per hour
- Location
- Illinois · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 19 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Maintenance and repair of wind turbines, solar arrays, battery storage, and substation equipment
- Electrical switching operations up to 345kV
- Equipment inspection, testing, and monitoring
- Safety protocol adherence
- Maintenance documentation
- Ability to climb up to 300 feet and lift up to 50 lbs
- Qualified to work on medium and high voltage equipment
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes
- Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Passport
Also useful
- GWO certification
- Technical or college degree
- Experience across both wind and solar technologies
- Root Cause Analysis experience
- Emergency response training
Acciona
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.
ACCIONA 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.
Key responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines, solar arrays, battery storage systems, and substation equipment.
- Conduct electrical switching operations on equipment with voltages up to 345kV.
- Inspect, test, and monitor site equipment to identify and resolve abnormal conditions.
- Support Root Cause Analyses for equipment failure investigations.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, conduct safety analyses, and participate in emergency response training.
- Maintain documentation for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
- Keep tools, safety equipment, and site areas in clean and functional condition.
- Crosstrain with other technicians and support both technologies as needed.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Pay &
Base Pay
$28 - $38 (based on experience, education, and skillset) plus on-call pay. 5% Annual Performance Bonus (based on individual performance and company metrics) and 5% Availability Bonus. Day 1
Benefits
medical, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), HSA company contributions, and FSA options. Benefits after 90 days: 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, life insurance, disability coverage, paid parental leave, and other optional plans.
15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 9 public holidays, and 2 flexible holidays. $50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment. Technician Progression Program: provides technical training in support of your career growth and compensation advancement as a technician.
- Working Conditions: All technicians are provided with the necessary tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) to work safely and efficiently.
- Uniform allowance to keep you equipped and comfortable on-site.
- GWO (Global Wind Organization) training and certifications to ensure compliance with international safety standards.
- All turbines are fitted with lifts to support elevated work tasks and reduce physical strain.
Job Location: EcoGrove and High Point Wind/Solar Farms 9730 North Baker Road Lena, IL 61048 Required Skills and Competencies
Equal opportunity and legal notices
* High school diploma or equivalent (college or technical degree preferred) * Minimum 2 years of related experience * Ability to climb up to 300 feet and lift up to 50 lbs * Comfortable working in indoor and outdoor conditions, including extreme weather * Capable of working independently and on rotating shifts, including nights and overtime * Valid driver's license and ability to respond to emergencies within 45 minutes * Eligible to obtain a U.S. Passport * Qualified to work on medium and high voltage equipment As 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.
From Acciona's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 22, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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What is the salary for the Renewables Technician role at Acciona?
The Renewables Technician posting at Acciona states compensation of $28 – $38 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Acciona's official career site.
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This Renewables Technician position at Acciona is located in Illinois (On-site). Always check Acciona's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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For the Renewables Technician role, Acciona highlights 2+ years of relevant experience; a high school diploma or equivalent; experience with Maintenance and repair of wind turbines, solar arrays, battery storage, and substation equipment, Electrical switching operations up to 345kV, Equipment inspection, testing, and monitoring, Safety protocol adherence, Maintenance documentation, Ability to climb up to 300 feet and lift up to 50 lbs. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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