Service Technician

Jobtailor; Goldthwaite (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex USA, Inc. is seeking a Wind Technician to repair and maintain turbines at the wind farm. The role requires safety-first work, hands-on maintenance, and strict adherence to LOTO and site procedures.

You will rotate shifts, travel for training, and operate in varied environments from switch rooms to outdoor towers, with a focus on safety, documentation, and teamwork. The position offers opportunities to develop skills in electrical and hydraulic schematics, tools handling, and root-cause

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certification or degree in wind, technical, or engineering field preferred.
• 0-1 year of wind experience.
• Ability to be certified to work with medium and high-voltage equipment.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for work and training.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical to perform job functions safely.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.
• Support 24/7/365 wind farm operations, including rotating shifts and on-call duties.
• Conduct safety analyses of energy sources and hazards before and while performing work.
• Assist in root cause analyses to determine equipment failures.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance safely and efficiently on wind turbines and associated equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Use MS Office and other computer tools for planning and reporting.
• Organize work, meet deadlines, and prepare plans and reports.
• Travel domestically and internationally for training and site support.
• Willing to climb and work at heights and to travel to other wind farm sites when needed.

Skills

Wind Turbine Maintenance

Safety Analyses

LOTO

Electrical Schematics

HV Equipment

Documentation

Climbing at Heights

Hand & Power Tools

Root Cause Analysis

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wind or Technical Certification

Tools

MS Office

Safety Gear

Protective Equipment

Job description

• Repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.
• Support 24/7/365 wind farm operations, including rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call duties.
• Conduct, support and review safety analyses of energy sources, electrical and mechanical hazards before and while performing any work assignment on the wind farm, wind turbines, switch room, and O&M Building.
• Assist in Root Cause Analyses to determine equipment failures.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities safely and efficiently on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm.
• Utilize appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner.
• Maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
• Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSEA’s, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct safe maintenance and repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Use computer skills, including MS Office.
• Organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare plans and reports.
• Demonstrate commitment to professionally representing the company and strengthening the positive reputation of Nordex USA, Inc.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Certification or degree in wind, technical, or engineering field preferred.
• 0-1 year of wind experience.
• Ability to be certified to work with medium and high-voltage equipment.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work and climb at heights above 300 feet daily.
• Maintain required training certifications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for work and training.
• Ability to work in various environments and conditions, including confined spaces, adverse and extreme weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, humidity, noise, in the dust, pollen, weeds, and grass.
• Fieldwork in a wind farm environment primarily during normal business hours.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and on short notice during outages.
• Meet the weight requirement of 265 lbs or less to safely utilize climbing equipment and climbing gear.
• Use safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats.
• Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Pass a pre-employment physical to ensure the ability to perform job functions safely.
• Assist in all areas of facility operations as directed by the Site Manager.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport.
• Willing to travel approximately 10% for training and to assist other wind farm sites when needed.
• Ability to travel to the wind farm safely within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency.
• Driving is an essential function of the job.
• Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in wind turbine maintenance and repair, with a strong focus on safety protocols and compliance. Proficient in conducting safety analyses, performing preventative maintenance, and utilizing technical documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Wind Turbine Maintenance
• Safety Analyses
• Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO)
• Electrical and Hydraulic Schematics
• Medium and High-Voltage Equipment

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Preventative Maintenance
• Root Cause Analysis
• Hand and Power Tools
• Documentation Management
• Climbing and Working at Heights

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Independent Work
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Wind or Technical Certification
• Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Wind Farm Operations
• Fieldwork
• Emergency Response
• Climbing Equipment
• Training Certifications

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Safety Gear
• Protective Equipment