LIT (Leader in Training)

DWT global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Personalized ongoing training

Job summary

DWT Global in Houston, TX is offering a LIT (Leader In Training) position, aimed at developing your skills in the wind energy industry through a 24-month rotational program. You'll engage with various operational roles alongside skilled technicians, gaining foundational experience while aspiring to Technician II status.

This role emphasizes both fieldwork and back-office support, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the business. Benefits include competitive compensation, generous PTO, and ongoing training to foster career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Wind/Renewable Energy disciplines preferred.
• Affinity for all things mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping.
• Complete additional DWT Learning & Development courses.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Communication skills

Hydraulics skills

Ability to climb

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Wind/Renewable Energy or relevant field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

LIT (LeaderInTraining)

Deutsche Windtechnik Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Ready to start your career in the wind industry?

Program Description

24‑month rotational program to learn multiple aspects of the business. The rotation will consist of 12 months on‑site as a technician learning what we do alongside top‑quality teammates. Fellows will enter the field as Associate Technicians and complete necessary requirements to meet Technician II level. After initial field rotation, the fellows will rank interest in back‑office departments, where they will complete 3, 4‑month rotations.

Field Rotation

As a Technician, you will utilize mechanical and electrical skills by overseeing the maintenance on our wind turbines. You will also maintain routine activities to keep the turbines up and running utilizing basic drawings, schematics, and work procedures. During this portion of the program, Fellows will be assigned to a field location at one of our contracted sites.

Technician Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines using mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics skills.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines.
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site.
• Generate required reports and other paperwork.
• Learn how to recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue.
• Assist in all areas of site operations.
• Assist with high‑voltage system maintenance and repair.

Additional Learning Opportunities

• Sitting with Site Managers, Coordinators, and Leads to learn operational processes on site such as Plan of Day Meetings, Site Budget Management, Site Inventory Management.
• Learning different components of the contract bid, out‑of‑scope work, and site takeover process from a manager’s perspective.
• Shadowing the recruitment and interview process for new technicians.

Back Office Rotations

Fellows will complete a series of 3 support function rotations. During this time, fellows will be based in Houston, TX, although some departments may require frequent domestic travel.

• Environmental Health & Safety
• Quality
• People & Culture
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Information Technology / SCADA Monitoring
• Business Development / Sales & Marketing
• Operations Back Office (Specialized Field Services & Repower)
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Business Process Improvement

Additional Responsibilities

• Complete additional DWT Learning & Development courses including CAVU, TIGER Leadership Wheel, Profit Specialist Training.
• Serve as a member of our TIGER Committee – a cross‑functional group that promotes team building and company culture through various initiatives.
• Complete a capstone project at the end of the rotations that encompasses reflection on what was gained and how it ties into corporate assignments.

Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Wind/Renewable Energy disciplines preferred, or relevant discipline.
• Affinity for all things mechanical.
• Back‑office skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Physically fit enough to free‑climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Due to PPE constraints, those climbing turbines may not exceed 260 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be capable of rescuing teammates anywhere in the tower in case of emergency.

What You’ll Get

• 401(k) with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• Personalized and ongoing training.

DWT Culture

What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture.

Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.

Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.

How do we accomplish this? By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.

We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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Applicants and employees are protected under federal law from discrimination.