Wind & Logistics Tech

DEPARTMENT: Generation – Western Plains Wind Site LOCATION: - Spearville, KS

PAY RANGE: (Min-Mid)

Wind & Logistics Tech I: $26.63 - $33.32

Wind & Logistics Tech II: $31.00 - $38.75

Sr Wind & Logistics Tech: $35.86 - $44.81

Lead Wind & Logistics Tech: $38.94 - $48.65

Note: Initial technician level and pay may be determined according to candidates’ education and experience

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and on call rotation or as approved by manager/supervisor. Job may require additional hours with little to no notice including evenings and weekends.

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Wind & Logistics Tech role is a unique combination of:

This opens the door for the person filling the role to advance through the site’s three formal wind turbine technician skill levels while moving through four possible pay bands as listed above. Up to the first full year of employment will be dedicated to the training on and mastery of these inventory duties and responsibilities. This role will report directly to the site manager. Site technician supervisors will provide hands-on training of wind turbine maintenance and repair. The technician supervisors will assign wind turbine work to this role in accordance with this technician’s skills and qualifications. Inventory duties will continue to take priority for this role, the tech supervisors only scheduling turbine work in the field as any remaining availability allows. The projected balance of duties will be:

As a logistics technician, the employee in this role will frequently perform material handling tasks including operating a forklift, packaging/unpackaging components, operating an overhead crane, stocking shelves/drawers, moving components for inventory counts and to optimize overall warehouse organization, preparing materials to be shipped off, and working with crane operators/truck drivers/contractors when receiving/shipping/staging large components. In the office, this role will need mastery of our CMMS to check parts in, check parts out, order parts and materials, create and complete physical count records, and continually update stock code and vendor information. This role will interface directly with our vendors via email, phone, video conferences and in-person meetings to build relationships, continually improve our parts procurement options, ensuring timely delivery of all critical components, and lowering materials costs.

As a wind technician, this role will grow into performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and controller operations on Siemens SWT 2.3MW wind turbines and associated equipment. Technicians also regularly perform inspection, cleaning, and maintenance tasks related to the general site O&M facilities. Individuals must have proven aptitude for learning mechanical, electrical, control, hydraulic, and SCADA systems. Wind turbine technicians replace mechanical and electrical components, understand schematics and use appropriate diagnostic tools.

Wind technician duties include:

Education and Experience Requirements:

The preferred candidate will have an associate degree in Wind Energy Technology. Requires a High school diploma.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

Successful candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, be able to obtain Skylotec rescue and self-rescue certification and substation operator certification.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to work additional hours on short notice as needed and participate in On-Call rotation. Must have satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Work Locations: Western Plains Wind Farm 10404 130 Rd Spearville 67876

Job: Renewable Generation

Shift: Shift Details:

Unposting Date: Jul 22, 2025