Technician II - Vestas

DWT global; Fowler (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Excellent medical/dental/vision benefits

Personalized training

Job summary

DWT global seeks a Technician II to maintain and repair wind turbines across the United States. This role requires mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills, emphasizing independent work and adherence to safety standards.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician. Benefits include 401(k) with company match, excellent medical benefits, and personalized training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Ability to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• Must be physically fit enough to free climb 300 ft multiple times a day.

Responsibilities

• Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system troubleshooting.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and checklists.
• Recognize wind turbine error codes and report issues.
• Replace major turbine components like generators.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (bonus)

Job description

Deutsche Windtechnik 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 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 II, you will help perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines. You will be able to interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, and service logs in the computer databases, and monitor turbine performance. You will work independently on many electrical and mechanical components, and have the opportunity to serve as a leader in the Lock Out Tag Out program.

Responsibilities

• Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic system troubleshooting and repairs to support a site
• Complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs, etc.
• Recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue
• Replace major turbine components such as generators and gearboxes
• Assist with high‑voltage system maintenance and repair
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines, bringing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills
• Perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
• Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate’s Degree is a bonus but not required
• 1+ year’s 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 procedure 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
• Must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds, meet vision requirements, and adapt focus as needed in confined spaces
• 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 teammates anywhere in the tower in the event of an emergency
• Employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System and may not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs, including personal equipment; maximum personal body weight may not exceed 260 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with immediate vesting and generous company match starting after the 6th month
• Generous PTO, excellent medical/dental/vision benefits
• Competitive compensation
• Personalized and ongoing training

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national or foreign status, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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