Lead Technician, Wind Energy Field Operations

Vestas; Amiens; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Additional days off

Profit-sharing and incentive schemes

Well-being and development programs

Job summary

Lead Technician at Vestas in Amiens, France, leads and supports field teams to ensure safe, reliable wind turbine maintenance. You will coach technicians, coordinate field operations with the Supervisor, and drive safety, quality, and performance improvements across the team.

The role blends hands-on technical leadership with development of team capabilities, documentation, and the adoption of new processes to optimize field performance.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Solid experience in industrial maintenance or wind energy.
• Proven diagnostics and troubleshooting expertise.
• Experience in technical coaching and developing team capabilities.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical reference and role model for safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Support and coach technicians in daily activities, ensuring compliance with procedures and safety.
• Assist the Supervisor in coordinating maintenance operations in the field.
• Monitor maintenance activities and contribute to team capabilities.
• Participate in complex interventions requiring high-level technical expertise.
• Use specialized diagnostic and analytical tools and support others in their use.
• Ensure the quality of documentation and reporting across systems.
• Contribute to new processes, working methods and best practices.
• Participate in training and development of technicians and ST Operators.
• Support the Supervisor in monitoring team competency development and progression.
• In some situations, act as primary customer contact for on-site activities.

Skills

Leadership

Safety focus

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Coaching

Education

Industrial maintenance

Electrical engineering

Mechanics

Hydraulics

Related field

Job description

Lead Technician at Vestas in Amiens, France, leads and supports field teams to ensure safe, reliable wind turbine maintenance. You will coach technicians, coordinate field operations with the Supervisor, and drive safety, quality, and performance improvements across the team.

The role blends hands-on technical leadership with development of team capabilities, documentation, and the adoption of new processes to optimize field performance.