LIT (Leader in Training)

deutschewindtechnik; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Training programs

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik in Houston offers a 24-month LeaderInTraining program, starting as an Associate Technician and progressing to Technician II through hands-on field work and structured rotations.

Fellows gain experience on wind turbines, plus 3–4 month back-office rotations in Houston, with formal training in safety, maintenance, and operations, preparing them for leadership roles in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university is required.
• Wind/renewable energy discipline is preferred.
• Affinity for mechanical work is essential.
• Back-office MS Office skills are expected.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, is required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and follow safety rules.
• Physically fit to climb turbines and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must pass a physical exam and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Adhere to safety policies and good housekeeping practices.
• Assist with site operations and high-voltage system maintenance.
• Generate reports and assist with back-office tasks.
• Learn and report wind turbine error codes and issues.
• Support field technicians and participate in rotations.

Skills

Mechanical affinity

Electrical knowledge

MS Office

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Wind/Renewable Energy preferred

Job description

LIT (LeaderInTraining)

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

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employeesoperatingin 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., itis our goal to set the standard forbest-in-classlevels of quality, safety,efficiency,and customer service in the US market.

Ready tostart your careerin the wind industry?

LIT Program Description:24-month rotational program to learn multiple aspects of the business. The rotation would 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. Afterinitialfield rotation, the fellows will rank interest in back-office departments, where they will complete 3, 4-month rotations.

Field Rotation:As aTechnician, you willutilizemechanical and electrical skills by overseeing the maintenanceonour wind turbines. You will alsomaintainroutine activities to keep the turbines up andrunningutilizing basic drawings, schematics, and work procedures. During thisportionof the program, Fellows will be assigned to a field location at one of our contracted sites.

Techniciansare required to:

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skillsin:mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics

• Perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting on mechanical,hydraulicand 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 andmaintaingeneral 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

• Assistin all areas of site operations

• Assistwith high-voltage system maintenance and repair

Here are some of theadditionallearning opportunities available to you as a Fellow:

• 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 manger’s perspective

• Shadowing the recruitment and interview process for new technicians

Back Office Rotations:In order togain a deeper understanding of the business from multiple perspectives, Fellows will complete a series of 3 support function rotations. During this time, fellows will be based in Houston TX, although some departments mayrequirefrequent domestic travel as part of their work.

Exact duties will vary by department, below is a list of all departments eligible for a rotation:

• 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:

• Fellowsare required tocompleteadditionalDWT Learning & Development courses including:

• CAVU

• TIGER Leadership Wheel

• Profit Specialist Training

• Fellows will serve as members of our TIGER Committee - a cross-functional group that promotes team building and company culture through various initiatives

• Fellows will complete a capstone project at the end of their back-office rotations that encompasses a reflection on what they gained during their experience and how it ties into their corporate assignments. This could include profit proposals, machine room initiatives, strategic expansion proposals, sustainability initiatives, digitaltransformationor talent development proposals.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University,

• Wind/Renewable Energy disciplines preferred, or relevant discipline

• An 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,operatingand 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.

• Employees must be 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.

• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.

• Must be capable of rescuing teammates anywhere in towerin the event ofemergency.

WhatYou’llGet:

• 401k 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: Toempower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one

wind turbine at a time.

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

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 Affluentist Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their 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.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.