100% Travel MCE Wind Technician II - Midwest

Vestas American Wind Technology; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Certification

PPE Provided

Safety gear included

Travel opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Repair Technician II for a remote, hourly role with extensive travel across the Midwest. You will lead or support major component exchanges on wind turbines, including gearboxes and generators, while improving electrical and mechanical skills and contributing to clean energy projects.

Ideal candidates have wind technician experience, familiarity with MCE work, and a strong commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of wind technician experience.
• Wind technician experience with MCE work preferred.
• Two years of transferrable mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic experience.
• Proven troubleshooting and major repair skills on turbine components.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety first; perform risk assessments and follow protocols.
• Conduct major component exchanges (gearboxes, generators, etc.).
• Execute maintenance, repairs, retrofits, and special projects per procedures.
• Travel extensively to support turbine operations across sites.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality work.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain a secure working environment.
• Expose yourself to varied turbine platforms and site conditions.

Skills

Safety protocols

Wind turbine experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Travel willingness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

GWO Training

Job description

Repair Technician II

This is a remote, hourly position requiring 100% travel across the Midwest region. With overtime, travel, and supplemental earnings, MCE Technicians have the potential to earn over $100,000 per year. If you enjoy traveling and want to grow your electrical and mechanical skills while working on exciting projects, join our Travel Repair/MCE Team and help power communities with clean energy.

Join our journey towards wind energy solutions.

At Vestas, we believe in a world powered by renewable energy. We are a worldwide authority in wind energy, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of turbines in over 80 countries. With over 40 years of experience, we are committed to advancing energy solutions driven by innovation, engineering excellence, and real-world impact. Join us and be part of an industry that’s transforming how the world is powered, where your work fuels progress and your career moves with purpose.

Position Overview

As a Major Component Exchange/Repair Technician, you’ll be at the forefront of specialized wind turbine repair and optimization. Traveling to sites across the region, you’ll lead or support major component exchanges – ensuring minimal downtime and peak turbine performance. With your previous experience in wind energy, you’ll bring precision and expertise to every gearbox, generator, and retrofit you touch. Your work helps keep turbines turning and communities powered.

Key Responsibilities

• The most critical factor is ensuring safety for everyone involved. This includes Risk Assessment; Identify potential hazards before starting. Protective Measures: Use appropriate gear, follow protocols, and maintain a safe environment. Compliance; Adhere to safety regulations and standards to prevent accidents.
• Perform major component exchanges including gearboxes, generators, and other critical systems.
• Execute maintenance, minor to medium repairs, design modifications, retrofits, and special projects – all following established procedures.
• Travel extensively to support turbine operations across multiple platforms and site conditions.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure a secure working environment.
• This role offers exposure to a wide range of turbine platforms, site conditions, and team environments—ideal for technicians who thrive on variety and continuous learning.

Who You Are

• Prioritize safety above all else. You understand and follow established safety protocols, proactively identify potential hazards, and take immediate action to prevent incidents. Your commitment ensures a secure environment for yourself, your team, and the community.
• Preferred wind turbine experience with hands-on MCE work.
• Minimum one year of wind technician experience, or six months wind technician experience with a Wind Technician certificate/education, or 2 years of transferrable mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic experience
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and executing major repairs on various platforms.
• Comfortable with 100% travel and working in varied site conditions.
• A collaborative technician who thrives on solving complex challenges.
• Physically fit, comfortable working in various conditions, and at heights.
• Ability to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• You have a high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver’s license, and are legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Training & Equipment

Vestas invests in your growth, providing access to comprehensive training programs and certifications like GWO Safety & Technical Training. You’ll also receive all necessary PPE and equipment to perform safely.

Benefits & Career Growth

We believe that when you thrive, we all thrive. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package. By joining our community, you take part in an international company that focuses on your safety, support, and growth, and we pledge to be with you at every turn.

We’re proud to offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for career progression and pay-for-certification growth.
• 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• An established safety culture and inclusive, collaborative workplace.

Salary & Career Growth

We offer attractive pay packages, performance bonuses, and opportunities to support your professional development. The base pay salary range for this position is$28.25 - $33.43/hr., with potential for additional variable compensation. Pay will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Pay will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are met by an employee, to effectively perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable team members with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Hearing ability to use telephones, close range radios or related device.
• Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, as well as hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters and at times supervise work in confined space environments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to, but not more than 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical Qualification, Fall Arrest & High Angle Rescue & Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises.
• Due to design parameters of fall protection equipment, the combined weight of prospective employee, required PPE and gear shall not exceed 300 lbs. Required PPE and gear may weigh up to 40 lbs.

CCPA Notice for California Applicants

Our commitment to a fair hiring

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.

About Vestas

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.