Senior Wind Turbine Technician & Team Lead

Deutsche Windtechnik AG; Fowler (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Competitive compensation

Personalized training

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik AG in the United States is seeking a Senior Technician to lead mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance on wind turbines. You will work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and supervise a field crew as needed, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, operational excellence, and clear communication with customers, with a focus on preventing downtime and optimizing performance across projects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; an associate degree is a bonus, but not required.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Technician, you work independently and essentially perform all mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and retrofit activities.
• Serve as the in-charge person or temporary 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 a particular category at a site or project leadership position.
• Lead/Perform routine preventive & 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 and gearboxes.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.

Skills

Wind Turbine Tech

Reading Documents

Driver's License

Supervisory Skills

Safety Awareness

Independent Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Deutsche Windtechnik AG in the United States is seeking a Senior Technician to lead mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance on wind turbines. You will work independently, troubleshoot complex issues, and supervise a field crew as needed, ensuring safe, reliable operation.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, operational excellence, and clear communication with customers, with a focus on preventing downtime and optimizing performance across projects.