Technician (Level II or III)

Vestas group; Dundee (MS); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vestas is a world leader in wind energy, seeking a full-time Field Technician to join our Field Operations team. You will focus on safety, reliability, and hands-on maintenance of turbines, working with specialists to install, test, and troubleshoot components while following strict safety procedures.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma and wind-industry experience or related mechanical skills, with the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Wind industry experience or related technical skills strongly preferred.
• Internal candidate training: LOTO II, D-Service, Core 100 & 200, turbine-specific training.
• External candidates must complete required training within 6 months.
• Ability to understand safety practices (Confined Space, Lock Out Tag Out).
• Experience with electrical/hydraulic/mechanical systems and training others.

Responsabilités

• Act as a safety champion and promote safe behavior on site.
• Complete safety training and mentor junior technicians.
• Operate and input data in MyTime and MyTask with cost allocations.
• Utilize tools and software (SAP, VOB, VIS, VTM) to support operations.
• Handle complex tasks (crane work, CIM projects) and troubleshoot equipment.
• Collaborate across departments to achieve operational goals.

Connaissances

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Reading schematics

PPE usage

Data entry

Formation

High school diploma

Wind Technician certificate

Outils

SAP

Toolkit

VOB

VIS

VTM

Description du poste

Work experience Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Field Operations

Join our journey towards wind energy solutions.

At Vestas, we believe in a world powered by renewable energy. We are a worldwide authority in wind energy, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of turbines in over 80 countries. With over 40 years of experience, we are committed to advancing energy solutions driven by innovation, engineering excellence, and real-world impact. Join us and be part of an industry that’s transforming how the world is powered, where your work fuels progress and your career moves with purpose.

Required Responsibilities

• Required Act as a safety champion by interveningwhen unsafe acts are practiced. always Promote/demonstrate safe behavior and practices. Assist Site and QSE management in determining RCAs and corrective actions for investigations.
• Complete all safety training assigned. Act as a resource for junior technicians when questions arise.
• Utilize all PPE as required by Work Instructions and QSE Manual. Provide input regarding any discrepancies found in Work Instructions or PPE sheets.
• Support continuous improvement activities to include development of best practices
• Build and foster effective internal partnerships. May refer complex issues or customer inquiries to higher level technical staff or manager (always demonstrate strong customer focus, improving their satisfaction and loyalty
• Fully navigate and input all required data through MyTime and MyTask and the different cost allocations (i.e., SO's)
• Ability to access and use online tools (i.e., Toolkit, SAP, VOB, VGA, VIS, VTM, etc.)
• 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)
• Insite Toolbox (ability to navigate and use)
• Basic troubleshooting and mentorship
• Ability to follow Work Instructions and propose adjustments or improvements as needed (i.e., PTP)
• TSL and CIR entry and follow up
• Ability to manage specialty jobs (i.e., crane work, CIM projects, etc.)
• Assume responsibility to take advantage of tools available to grow and learn as an employee with team support
• Promote and foster strong 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

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

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim 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, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.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.

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