Lead Wind Turbine Technician Supervisor

Sentry ND; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Group life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentry ND is seeking an experienced Wind Turbine Technician Supervisor to oversee field operations across the Midwest region. This role leads turbine maintenance crews, ensures safety compliance, and maintains operational excellence at multiple wind farm sites throughout the region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of wind turbine experience and prior supervisory exposure, with strong electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wind turbine technician experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with major OEM platforms (GE, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa preferred).
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• OSHA 10/30 certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to climb turbines daily (250–300+ feet).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• High school diploma or GED (Technical degree preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of wind turbine technicians
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and major component replacements (gearboxes, generators, blades, yaw systems)
• Enforce OSHA and company safety standards
• Lead job safety analyses (JSA) and safety meetings
• Manage preventative maintenance schedules and service reporting
• Train and mentor technicians to enhance skillsets and performance
• Communicate with project managers and site leadership
• Ensure uptime goals and productivity targets are met
• Participate in travel assignments and on-call rotations as needed

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree preferred

Tools

OSHA 10/30 certification

GE wind turbine platforms

Vestas wind turbine platforms

Siemens Gamesa platforms

Job description

Sentry ND is seeking an experienced Wind Turbine Technician Supervisor to oversee field operations across the Midwest region. This role leads turbine maintenance crews, ensures safety compliance, and maintains operational excellence at multiple wind farm sites throughout the region.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of wind turbine experience and prior supervisory exposure, with strong electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.