How to hire a wind energy technician

How to hire a wind energy technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step wind energy technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a wind energy technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new wind energy technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your wind energy technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a wind energy technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A wind energy technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, wind energy technicians from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents wind energy technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Wind Energy Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Wind Energy Technician	Wind turbine service technicians, also known as windtechs, install, maintain, and repair wind turbines.	$18-41
   Maintenance Lead Technician	A maintenance lead technician oversees the daily maintenance operations of a department or establishment. Their duties revolve around conducting inspections and regular maintenance checks on facilities and equipment, performing repairs as necessary... Show more	$17-32
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • EHS
   • Electrical Problems
   • LOTO
   • Mechanical Systems
   • PLC

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a $200K turbine fencing retrofit project in Texas.
   • Collect data, complete JSA's, and reports.
   • Isolate electrical/hardware issues and simulate communication system using system panel PLC (Bachmann) and MPLC software.
   • Perform routine maintenance on electrical generators and gearboxes.
   • Perform general building maintenance including electrical, plumbing, office requests, equipment relocation and installation, entry level welding.
   • Perform preventative maintenance on heating systems including boilers.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your wind energy technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A wind energy technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, wind energy technicians' average salary in florida is 52% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level wind energy technicians 56% less than senior-level wind energy technicians.
   • Certifications. A wind energy technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a wind energy technician's salary.

   Average wind energy technician salary

   $57,484yearly

   $27.64 hourly rate

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   Entry-level wind energy technician salary

   $38,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a wind energy technician job description

   A wind energy technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a wind energy technician job description:

   Wind energy technician job description example

   NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.
   
   As a Wind Technician Leader at Wheatridge Renewable Energy in Heppner, Oregon you will support wind farm operations for maintenance and repair. You will focus on performance and profitability within the framework of the operating plan including developing and executing strategy for improved maintenance, diagnostic, and operation to provide additional customer value and reduce cost of service. Additional duties may include:
   
   * Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture
   * Participating and leading Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
   * Recruiting, developing, retaining, leading, and advancing resources at sites driving professional standards and matrix development of team
   * Demonstrating responsibility for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability
   * Working closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance
   * Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer
   * Directing the performance of wind field operation within assigned contractual scope of responsibilities to external customers and/or stakeholders
   
   Site Information-
   
   Will have 7 Wind Techs as direct reports
   
   110 GE 2.5 Turbines (127M Rotors-rear hub entry)
   
   10 GE 2.3 Turbines (116 M Rotors-front hub entry)
   
   This site has multiple technologies to include Solar and Battery/Storage.The Wind Tech Leader will only oversee field operations on the wind side.
   
   50 MW- Solar
   
   30 MW Battery
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right wind energy technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with wind energy technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit wind energy technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your wind energy technician job on Zippia to find and recruit wind energy technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit wind energy technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new wind energy technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the wind energy technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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