Service Technician – Ithaca, MI

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex USA, Inc. is seeking a Wind Farm Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at our Missouri wind farm. The role supports 24/7 operations with rotating shifts and on-call duties, requiring physical capability and safety certifications.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, wind/technical certification, and 0-1 year wind experience. Domestic/international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Wind/Technical certification preferred.
• 0-1 year wind industry experience.
• Ability to certify to work with medium and high-voltage equipment.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and heights.
• Pre-employment physical required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment.
• Support 24/7 wind farm operations, including rotating shifts and on-call duties.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Complete LOTO, JSEA, and job-specific safety documentation.
• Complete preventative maintenance safely and efficiently.
• Travel to other wind farm sites for training or coverage.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Safety analyses

LOTO (Lock-Out-Tag-Out)

Electrical & Hydraulic Schematics

Medium and High-Voltage Equipment

Documentation management

Hand and power tools

Climbing & working at heights

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wind or Technical Certification

Driver's License

Tools

MS Office

Safety Gear

Climbing 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. However, the site operates 24/7/365 and may require flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime, and participating in an on-call schedule.
• 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.
• This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in wind turbine maintenance and repair, including safety protocols and preventative maintenance practices. Proficient in reading electrical and hydraulic schematics while maintaining compliance with safety regulations and certifications.

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
• Safety Equipment
• Emergency Response
• Training and Development

Tools & Technologies

• MS Office
• Safety Gear
• Climbing Equipment