Wind Turbine Field Technician - Maintenance & Optimization

Vestas; France; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive status

Additional days off (12–15)

Meal provisions by Vestas

Profit-sharing & incentive schemes

Works council benefits

Job summary

Vestas seeks skilled technicians to optimize wind turbine performance and ensure high customer satisfaction. You will perform curative and preventive maintenance, working in pairs and reporting to the Area Supervisor as part of a global renewables leader.

Expect an international environment, strong safety culture, and career progression through multiple technician levels. Travel to sites is required to support clients across France and beyond.

Qualifications

• BTEC/HND/BTS/DUT in Industrial or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, certified if possible.
• Ideally 2–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or electricity with knowledge of high voltage.
• Knowledge of technical English (written/spoken) and familiarity with the Office Suite.
• Enthusiastic customer contact regarding completed and upcoming service and repairs; mobility required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out curative maintenance of turbines to optimize performance and benefit clients.
• Ensure smooth operation of turbines and control electric & mechanical components during interventions.
• Carry out preventive maintenance of turbines according to rules or work instructions; report interventions.

Skills

Technical English

Office Suite

Education

BTEC/HND BTS/DUT in Industrial or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work experience Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Field Operations

Looking for meaning at work ?

Join Vestas and contribute to achieving a de-carbonized future.

Boost your career in an international and innovative renewable energy company in a group with more than 30,000 employees worldwide.

Your mission will be to optimize our client’s wind farms during their life cycle, ensuring the maximum capacity of the wind turbines

Responsibilities

You will have a key role in ensuring the satisfaction of our customers over the long term. Working in pairs, you will report to the Area Supervisor and will be in charge of:

Carry out the curative maintenance of the turbines, in order to optimize the performance of the turbines to the benefit of our clients, following the Quality, Safety and Environment standards.

Ensure a smooth operation of our turbines and control the operation of the different elements of the wind turbine at all stages of intervention

Carry out preventive maintenance of the turbines according to current rules or work instructions, (complete refurbishment of turbines). You will be reporting your interventions.

Qualifications

BTEC Higher National Diploma, BTS/DUT industrial or Electrical / Mechanical Engineering certified by the BZEE certification if possible

Ideally 2 to 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or electricity, with knowledge of high voltage

Knowledge of technical English (written/spoken) and familiar with the Office Pack.

Enthusiastic contact with customers regarding completed and upcoming service and repairs Motivated, autonomous, results-oriented, innovative, mobility required because trips are planned for the activity

Good communication, team spirit

Solid commitment to the concept of safety in general and safety in the work environment, ability to work at height.

We offer

An exciting job in a significant and international environment, with 40 years of experience.

Career perspectives: 4 levels of technicians: technician, expert technician, senior technician, and Leader Technician

A secure environment that will protect you while working in the field, as well as the best specific protection equipment on the market thanks to strict security rules

Executive status, additional days off (12 to 15 days per year, depending on the year), meals taken care off by Vestas, incentive bonus and profit-sharing schemes, benefits from the advantages of the works council (gift vouchers)

An exciting job in a significant and international environment, with 40 years of experience.

Vestas has been in France for 20 years; we have more than more 900 employees now are still growing! In 2024, for the 13th consecutive year, Vestas France is the Leader of the French Wind Power market and represents 55 % of the latest Power facilities installations.

Global Leader in Sustainable Energy | Vestas

Vestas is the renewable energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe.

Global Leader in Sustainable Energy | Vestas

Vestas is the renewable energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.

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