Travel Technician II

DWT global; 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/Vision Benefits

Ongoing training

Job summary

DWT global, based in Texas, is seeking a Service Technician II to support mechanical and electrical systems of wind turbines. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED along with 1+ year experience as a Wind Turbine Technician. Physical fitness for climbing and working in extreme weather is essential.

Benefits include 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and ongoing training. Join us in empowering the transition to renewable energy!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s Degree a plus.
• 1+ year’s experience as a Wind Turbine Technician.
• Capable of physical labor, lifting 100 pounds and climbing 300 ft.

Responsibilities

• Support troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Complete relevant paperwork and report issues.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines.

Job description

Service Technician II

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is Germany’s largest independent service provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from a single source.

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and over 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, DWT sets the bar for independent service.

Founded in 2018 in the United States, the Houston‑based company aims to set the standard for quality, safety, efficiency and customer service in the US market.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs at 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 applying skills in mechanical, electrical and hydraulics.
• 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 wind turbines.
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 standardised situations.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• Capability to lift or move up to 100 pounds and meet specific vision abilities required for close‑confined work.
• Physically fit to free‑climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Capability to rescue teammates anywhere in the tower in the event of an emergency.
• Safety compliance: must use a Personal Fall Arrest System within weight limits; cannot exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lb.

Benefits

• 401(k) with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
• Generous PTO.
• Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
• Competitive Compensation.
• Personalised and ongoing training.

Culture and Mission

DWT Culture: Our mission is to be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners. Our vision is to empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time.

We build a team and culture around core values: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient and Reliable. We call ourselves TIGERs and hope you’ll 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 race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, 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.

Applicants and employees are protected under federal law from discrimination.