Travel Technician II

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits

Personalized training

Job summary

Deutsche Windtechnik in Amarillo, TX, seeks a Service Technician II to perform maintenance and repairs on wind turbines. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems while ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience, a High School Diploma or GED, and must be capable of lifting 100 pounds. Benefits include a 401(k) with a generous match and excellent medical coverage.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Must be capable of lifting and moving up to 100 pounds.
• Able to free climb 300 ft in extreme weather.
• Must pass physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines.
• Conduct unscheduled maintenance and troubleshoot systems.
• Interpret fault reports and maintain power generation reports.
• Replace major turbine components such as generators.
• Adhere to safety standards and complete relevant paperwork.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Service Technician II – (GE, MHI, NeMaicon, Vestas, Siemens)

DeutscheWindtechnik (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, DeutscheWindtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

DeutscheWindtechnik (DWT) began operations in North America in 2018, headquartered in Houston, TX. Our goal is to set the standard for best‑in‑class quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines, applying skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Conduct unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in computer databases, and monitor turbine performance.
• Assist with high‑voltage system maintenance and repair.
• Support mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs at sites.
• Complete all relevant paperwork, including work order cards, checklists, AWPs, etc.
• Recognize wind turbine error codes and properly report issues.
• Replace major turbine components such as generators and gearboxes.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting and repair skills for wind turbines.
• Establish and maintain general safety, including Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.

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 (safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, procedures, manuals).
• Ability to work with minimal supervision given proper instructions.
• Ability to solve 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.
• 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 system’s maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs, including the individual, tooling, uniform, and PPE. Hence, personnel must not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
• Generous PTO.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Competitive compensation.
• Personalized and ongoing training.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: DeutscheWindtechnik (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 race, color, creed, religion, nationality, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, 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.