Traveling Wind Turbine Technician II - 100% Travel - Nationwide Canada

Vestas; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking resource technicians who are ready to travel and work on exciting projects across North America. This role offers the chance to develop your electrical and mechanical skills while ensuring safety and quality in wind turbine maintenance. With a competitive salary and a generous sign-on bonus, you will be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion. Join a leading player in the renewable energy sector and take your career to new heights with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Experience in the wind industry, especially electrical skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel 100% of the time and perform wind turbine maintenance.
• Promote safety standards and assist with quality audits.
• Diagnose turbine issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Basic Safety Training (BST)

Basic Technical Training (BTT)

Advanced Rescue Training (ART)

Electrical Skills

Proficiency with Power Tools

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary Education

Tools

SAP

Job description

This position is remote requiring 100% travel, hiring applicants from anywhere within Canada. This is an hourly paid position. With travel, overtime, and other supplemental earnings, resource technicians may have the ability to earn over $100,000 per year.

Offering $3,300 CAD Sign-On Bonus - Details below

At Vestas, we're not just offering you a job, but an opportunity to elevate your career. If you're equipped with Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO), consider yourself already one step ahead! To show our appreciation for the expertise you bring along, we're excited to offer a $3,300 CAD sign-on bonus.* Eligibility requirements apply, speak with a Vestas representative for more details.

Do you enjoy travel?
• Are you looking to further develop your electrical and mechanical skillsets while gaining exposure to a variety of exciting new projects?
• Then consider joining our Resource Team to travel to our sites across North America and grow and train with the best in the wind industry.

Sales/SBU AME/Resource

The resource department supports service sites and construction projects with technicians and field support personnel. It provides trained and qualified technicians and contractor personnel as requested by operations, ensuring projects are executed on schedule.

Responsibilities

1. Ability to travel 100% of the time and work overtime, including variable schedules as needed.
2. Act as a safety role model, promote safety standards, identify safety risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
3. Demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a focus on safety and quality; assist with or perform basic quality audits.
4. Perform wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks, operate tools, and document work in systems like SAP.
5. Gather information on turbine performance, diagnose issues, and implement solutions within trained scope.
6. Follow structured troubleshooting processes, use diagnostic tools, and work with limited supervision.
7. Promote teamwork, mentor lower-level staff, and support process improvements.
8. Interface with customers, respond to inquiries, and escalate complex issues appropriately.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Post-secondary education and wind industry experience preferred, including electrical skills and reading drawings.
• Proficiency with power tools and safety protocols.
• Valid Driver's License and Passport.
• Attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and computer literacy.
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics.

Competencies

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Ability to work at heights, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in challenging conditions.
• Participation in training, including rescue and safety courses.
• Good sensory and physical capabilities for remote work and field conditions.

What we offer

Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more. Vestas is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.