Senior Technician – Repower

Deutsche Windtechnik; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Senior Technician - Repower in Houston, TX. The role involves performing mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and leading work crews on-site. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in wind turbine technology and a commitment to safety. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and ongoing training, while contributing to the mission of achieving 100% renewable energy.

Benefits

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Personalized and Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow safety protocols.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing 300 ft.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic component installation and repair.
• Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians, providing on-the-job training.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree

Job description

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is 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 (DWT) 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 continue your career and be an important part of our wind technician team?

As a Senior Technician - Repower, you work independently and essentially perform all mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and retrofit activities. Serve as the work scope or team leader for their respective work team, as well as provide leadership and technical direction. Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships, advanced leadership, and management skills. Showcase your advanced skills in this project leadership position.

Are You Looking to:

• Promote our DWT safety culture where everyone has the confidence to stop the job when things don’t seem right or feel unsafe?
• Lead the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic component installation, troubleshooting and repair to support a project?
• Coordinate work crews on-site to execute repower and other work projects, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to high-quality standards?
• Generate & complete all relevant paperwork, including work orders, checklists, JSAs etc.?
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to assess the condition of wind turbines and determine necessary upgrades and repairs?
• Direct the performance of wind field operations within the assigned contractual scope of responsibilities to customers?

Are You Ready to:

• Lead/Perform scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Assist and help lead large corrective teams with the replacement of major turbine components, e.g., generators, main shafts, and gearboxes.
• Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards. Address and resolve any issues that arise during component installation or maintenance.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, upgrades performed, and component replacements.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians, providing on-the-job training, technical support, and performance feedback.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to plan and execute projects effectively.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED. An associate degree is a bonus, but not required.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician. Construction or repower experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license (NON-CDL or CDL)
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a collaborative attitude.
• Confidence to stop the job when things don’t seem right or may be unsafe.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 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.
• Employees must be physically fit enough to freely climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be capable of rescuing team mates anywhere in tower in the event of emergency.
• We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To help ensure their safety, any employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System, and may not exceed the system’s maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs. This weight must include the individual, their tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment. Based on these safety requirements and the standard weight of equipment, employees who climb wind turbines may not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.

What You’ll Get:

• 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: 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
DWT is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative 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.