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Aerones

Robotic wind turbine maintenance and inspections

Field Robotics Operator

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeUnited States$17 - $22 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in physically demanding environments.
  • Ability to safely perform hands-on field work in challenging industrial conditions.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • Willingness and ability to undertake a background check, drug screen, and medical physical check.
  • Ability to climb wind turbines vertically up to 400 feet or more.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, including heat, cold, wind, and dust.
  • Physical fitness for field work and emergency rescue scenarios.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements and safely use required personal protective equipment within manufacturer guidelines.
  • Ability to safely perform essential job functions without impairment that could compromise safety, judgment, alertness, coordination, or operational performance.
  • Compliance with company, client, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and site-specific drug and alcohol policies, including pre-employment, random, and post-incident testing.
  • Any substance or prescribed medication that may impair safe performance may disqualify an individual from the role or require further medical evaluation consistent with applicable law.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and operate robotic systems used for cleaning, inspection, and repair of wind turbines.
  • Perform routine turbine inspections to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on wind turbines and associated systems to reduce downtime and maximize energy production.
  • Diagnose faults and resolve technical issues using diagnostic tools and technology.
  • Report and document completed work, including identified issues, repairs, and maintenance performed.
  • Maintain custody and management of data and upload data to company servers.
  • Report successfully completed tasks, analyze applicable data, and inform relevant departments of safety and quality risks as required.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and industry standards.
  • Travel to wind farms across the United States and perform on-site field work, including physical work at height and in industrial environments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior military service.
  • Global Wind Organisation Basic Technical Training (BTT).
  • Global Wind Organisation Sea Survival.
  • Experience with GE, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, or Nordex turbine operations and lockout/tagout (LOTO).

About the Company

Aerones

Robotic wind turbine maintenance and inspections

Aerones provides on-site robot-enabled wind turbine maintenance and inspection services for wind farms. Its proprietary robotic systems, including crawlers for internal inspections and robotic arms, perform blade inspections, cleaning, testing, and repairs while collecting data for analytics. Unlike traditional rope-access work, its robots operate in harsher conditions, enabling faster turnaround and broader global coverage with major customers. Its goal is to reduce turbine downtime and move toward data-driven predictive maintenance through AI analytics.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$122M
Headquarters
Riga, Latvia
Founded
2015

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