Technician I - Repower

Deutsche Windtechnik; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the renewable energy sector as a Technician I - Repower. You will perform technical work, lead repower tasks, and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role offers a chance to mentor junior technicians and work on cutting-edge wind turbine technology in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Personalized and Ongoing Training

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Ability to pass physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support execution of repower tasks including drivetrain replacements.
• Perform scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines.
• Mentor other team members on tools and safety practices.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Leadership

Safety Practices

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 repower team?

As a Technician I - Repower, you will perform skilled technical work in support of our projects as well as providing leadership direction. Work activities include the removal and installation of major components, electrical/mechanical retrofits, and commissioning activities. A Technician I may also provide guidance to junior technicians and help ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to quality standards.

Are You Looking to:

• Lead or support the execution of repower tasks including drivetrain replacements, electrical and/or mechanical upgrades, and system checks.?
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues encountered during repower work?
• Perform electrical terminations, torquing, and verifications per upgrade procedures?
• Utilize SCADA and other diagnostic tools for operational checks and post-repower validation?
• Generate & complete all relevant paperwork, including work orders, checklists, JSAs etc.?

Are You Ready to:

• Mentor other team members on tools, safety practices, and technical procedures.
• Perform scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Participate on 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.
• Coordinate with construction managers, planners, and other on-site personnel to optimize work execution.
• Provide general project support including staging tools, organizing parts, and site cleanup.
• Participate in LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), hazard analysis, and pre-task planning processes.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Recognize hazards to stop the job to prevent accidents before they occur.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree is a bonus, but not required.
• 3+ 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. 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.
• Employee 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.
• Must be capable of rescuing team mate 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.