Technician II

Vestas; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable energy solutions as a Wind Turbine Technician II. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring safety practices, mentoring junior technicians, and utilizing your technical skills in hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of renewable energy. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm provides comprehensive benefits, including quality training and paid time off, ensuring you thrive in your career while making a positive impact on the planet.

Benefits

Benefits coverage within first month

Quality Training Program

Paid Time Off (PTO), 3 weeks accrued

Global bonus

Qualifications

• 2+ years of technical wind industry experience or equivalent mechanical experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a passport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and assist in training junior technicians.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain effective partnerships.

Skills

Hydraulic skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Composite skills

Troubleshooting

Safety practices

Team collaboration

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate of completion from a Wind Technician program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Toolkit

Fluke meter

Hydraulic pressure gauge

Job description

Work experience: Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Field Operations

Wind Turbine Technician II

At Vestas, we live our company values of Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion. In an innovative and evolving industry, we change quickly to meet the needs of our customers. Our motivation is to preserve the environment through sustainable energy solutions. If this aligns with your values and enthusiasm, we want to hear from you!

Required Responsibilities

1. Act as a safety partner by intervening when unsafe acts are practiced. Always promote/demonstrate safe behavior and practices. Assist Site and QSE management in determining RCAs and corrective actions for investigations.
2. Complete all safety training assigned. Act as a resource for junior technicians when questions arise.
3. Utilize all PPE as required by Work Instructions and QSE Manual. Provide input regarding any discrepancies found in Work Instructions or PPE sheets.
4. Support continuous improvement activities to include development of best practices.
5. Build and maintain effective internal partnerships. May refer complex issues or customer inquiries to higher level technical staff or manager. Always demonstrate good customer focus, improving their satisfaction and loyalty.
6. Fully navigate and input all required data through MyTime and MyTask and the different cost allocations (i.e., SO's).
7. Ability to access and use online tools (i.e., Toolkit, SAP, VOB, VGA, VIS, VTM, etc.).
8. Have understanding and awareness of how dashboard impacts the site (i.e., alarms, warnings, fleet, service orders, labor efficiency, new site start up, TNT, FIFT, other Insight dashboard metrics).
9. Insite Toolbox (ability to navigate and use).
10. Basic troubleshooting and mentorship.
11. Ability to follow Work Instructions and propose adjustments or improvements as needed (i.e., PTP).
12. TSL and CIR entry and follow up.
13. Ability to support specialty jobs (i.e., crane work, CIM projects, etc.).
14. Assume responsibility to take advantage of tools available to grow and learn as an employee with team support.
15. Promote and develop a good team environment, not only within technical staff, but across partner departments. Assist teammates in accomplishing operational objectives/goals, as well as mentoring lower-level technical staff.

Qualifications Required

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum two (2) years technical wind industry experience OR in the absence of technical wind industry experience, minimum three (3) years of experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical skills and composite skills OR 2 years technical wind industry experience and a certificate of completion from a Wind Technician program.
3. Internal candidate training/certificate requirements: LOTO II, D-Service, TBC Core 100 & 200, and Turbine specific 100 & 200.
4. External candidates must complete required training within 6 months.
5. Ability to demonstrate intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices and protocols (i.e. Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out).
6. Demonstrated use and understanding of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems as well as tooling associated with the job scope as well as the ability to train others to those specific tasks (i.e. fluke meter functions, hydraulic pressure gauge, etc.).
7. Valid driver's license required.
8. Ability to obtain a passport preferred.
9. Requires travel and may require working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business requirements.
10. Ability to read, interpret & understand basic drawings & schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are being mitigated.
11. Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas' commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging along with Vestas' Core Values.
12. Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters (200-400 feet) in height, to access work area.
13. Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight.
14. Ability to frequently walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend.
15. Ability to constantly grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and turbine parts.
16. Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
17. Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.
18. Your total weight, while wearing all required PPE and gear, should be at or less than the 300.0 lbs. weight limit.
19. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and other software programs.

What We Offer

We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:

1. Benefits coverage within your first month.
2. Quality Training Program.
3. Paid Time Off (PTO), 3 weeks accrued.
4. Global bonus.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.