Technician I - Vestas

DWT global; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Personalized Training

Job summary

A wind energy service company in Houston is seeking a Technician I to lead maintenance and support operations for wind turbines. The role requires mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic expertise, along with strong troubleshooting skills. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and ideally 2+ years of relevant experience. The position offers competitive compensation, generous PTO, and ongoing training opportunities, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Physical fitness to climb 300 ft while wearing 25+ lbs gear.

Responsibilities

• Lead routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Assist with the removal and installation of turbine components.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (bonus)

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Job description

Technician I

MHI

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 Technician I, you will be able to showcase your leadership skills by temporarily being a leader for your respective work team, as well as providing leadership and technical direction. Serve as the in‑charge person or temporary team leader for their respective work team, as well as provide leadership and technical direction. While maintain routine activities to keep the turbines up and running utilizing basic drawings, schematics, and work procedures.

Are You Looking to:

• Work independently supporting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site.
• Generate & complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs etc.
• Learn how to recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue.
• Assist in all areas of site operations.
• Assist with high‑voltage system maintenance and repair.

Are You Ready to:

• Lead & perform routine preventive & unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skills in: mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Lead & perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the problem.
• Assist/Lead with the removal and installation of wind turbine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma or GED. Associate degree is a bonus, but not required.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Valid driver’s license (NON CDL or CDL) with a clean driving record.
• 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 teammate 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

Deutsche Windtechnik (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.