The role

What a wind technician does at AEM.

You'll work on privately owned, distributed-scale wind turbines from 10 kW to 1 MW — plus occasional utility-scale contract jobs on machines up to 3 MW — across the US and occasionally on international jobs. The work is hands-on and varied. One week you might be running an annual inspection on a turbine at a Wisconsin farm; the next, you're up-tower swapping a generator in Iowa or coordinating a crane lift for a major component replacement.

The job mixes mechanical work — gearboxes, drivetrains, alignments, hydraulics, brakes — with electrical troubleshooting on controls, generators, inverters, and sensors. There's the physical side too: climbing towers up to 80 meters, working at height, moving heavy gear. It's not for everyone. But for the right person, it's some of the most rewarding work in renewable energy. You finish a job and the turbine is spinning again, generating clean power for the next decade.

We invest in our techs. Certifications, training, and the right tools come with the job — not on your dime.

What you'll work on

The kind of jobs that come across our desk.

  • Routine service & annuals

    Inspections, oil changes, laser alignments, torque checks. Scheduled work that keeps turbines producing.

  • Troubleshooting & repair

    Faults, performance drops, electrical and mechanical diagnostics. Real problem-solving.

  • Major component & crane work

    Gearbox swaps, generator replacements, blade exchanges. Big jobs, careful planning.

  • New installations & repowers

    Foundations, erecting, commissioning. Building turbines from the ground up.

What we offer

Honest pay, real benefits, steady work.

We're a small, experienced crew. The people who do the work share in what the company does well — fairly compensated, fully equipped, and treated like the professionals they are.

$25 – $40 / hour

Based on experience and certifications. Overtime opportunities on extended jobs and crane work.

Health, dental & vision

Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your family.

401(k) with match

Retirement plan with company contribution to help you build long-term security.

Paid time off

Vacation, sick days, and paid holidays. Time to rest matters as much as time on the tower.

Travel pay & per diem

When you're on the road for a job, you're not paying out of pocket. Lodging, meals, and travel time covered.

All training & certifications paid

GWO, climb & rescue, electrical, manufacturer-specific. We invest in your credentials so you can do the work safely and grow your career.

Tools & PPE provided

Company-issued tools, fall-protection gear, and PPE. Annual boot allowance. You don't show up out of pocket.

Steady year-round work

This isn't seasonal. We have field work, shop work, and project work twelve months a year.

Real career growth

Lead tech, project lead, management — there's a path forward as your experience deepens.

Who we're looking for

The kind of tech who thrives here.

You don't need to have done wind before — though it helps. We've trained good people who came up in industrial electrical, mechanical maintenance, the military, or the trades. What we can't teach is the mindset.

  • Safety-first, every climb

    Non-negotiable. We don't take shortcuts on rigging, fall protection, or electrical lockout. If you have the same instinct, we'll get along.

  • Mechanical & electrical aptitude

    Comfortable with hand tools, torque specs, schematics, and multimeters. Ready to learn what you don't know.

  • Comfortable working at heights

    Or willing to get there. We provide the training and the gear.

  • Willing to travel

    Most of our work is regional, but jobs take us across the US and occasionally abroad. Clean driving record required.

  • Honest, dependable, takes pride in the work

    The kind of person who shows up on time, does the job right the first time, and tells you straight when something doesn't look right.

An AEM wind technician in safety harness and hi-vis gear working at the top of a turbine tower

Sound like you?

Send your resume to info@aemanage.com, or call us at 920-620-9206. We respond to every applicant — no resumes go into a black hole.

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