Lead MCE Technician: Wind Turbine Projects (100% Travel)

Sky Climber Renewables; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Climber Renewables is seeking an experienced MCE Lead Technician to support large corrective projects across utility-scale wind farms in the United States. This role requires deep hands-on experience in heavy lifts, rigging, crane coordination, and wind turbine systems, along with field leadership to direct daily work and ensure safety and quality.

Rotation is 6 weeks on / 1 week off, with 100% travel across North America.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years of wind industry experience, including heavy lift and main component exchange work.
• Demonstrated experience with main component exchanges, rigging, crane coordination, and LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Lead main component exchanges on wind turbine generators and related components.
• Coordinate daily execution with site leadership and project management.
• Plan daily work activities and assign tasks while ensuring safety and quality.
• Serve as primary field contact for MCE execution with daily plans and end-of-day reporting.
• Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs or replacements as needed.
• Maintain safe, organized work areas and proper handling of oils, greases, and solvents.

Skills

Wind industry experience

Rigging

Crane coordination

LOTO

Reading manuals/technical docs

Leadership/mentoring

Safety and compliance

Heavy lifting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Sky Climber Renewables is seeking an experienced MCE Lead Technician to support large corrective projects across utility-scale wind farms in the United States. This role requires deep hands-on experience in heavy lifts, rigging, crane coordination, and wind turbine systems, along with field leadership to direct daily work and ensure safety and quality.

Rotation is 6 weeks on / 1 week off, with 100% travel across North America.