Traveling Wind Turbine Technician II - 100% Travel - US Nationwide

Vestas; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Traveling Wind Turbine Technician II, where you'll have the chance to travel nationwide and engage in meaningful work that supports sustainable energy solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to utilize your technical skills in wind turbine maintenance and installation while promoting safety and teamwork. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a sign-on bonus, this position is ideal for those eager to advance their careers in the renewable energy sector. Embrace the chance to make a difference while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Sign-on bonus of $2,500

Flexible work schedule

Travel incentives

Vacation

Comprehensive benefits plan

Qualifications

• Must have safety certifications from GWO.
• Experience with power tools and understanding of safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Travel 100% of the time for turbine maintenance and installation.
• Promote safety and quality, perform audits, and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Basic Safety Training (BST)

Basic Technical Training (BTT)

Advanced Rescue Training (ART)

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under physical demands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post high school education (wind school, trade school, college)

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Power torque tools

Diagnostic tools (e.g., fluke meter)

SAP

Job description

Traveling Wind Turbine Technician II - 100% Travel - US Nationwide

Posted: 08 March 2025

Requisition ID: 57298

Location: Portland, OR, US

Work experience: Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Field Operations

This position is remote requiring 100% travel, hiring applicants from anywhere within the United States.This is an hourly paid position. With travel, overtime and other supplemental earnings, resource technicians may have the ability to earn over $100,000 per year.

At Vestas, we’re not just offering you a job, but an opportunity to elevate your career. If you’re equipped with Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO), consider yourself already one step ahead! To show our appreciation for the expertise you bring along, we’re excited to offer a $2,500 USD sign-on bonus.

*Eligibility requirements apply, speak with a Vestas representative for more details.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to travel 100% of the time and also requires working overtime, including working a variable work schedule as needed to meet business goals.
• Acts as a safety role model, encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are being practiced. Adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment, implements effective risk mitigation and provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and management.
• Demonstrates and promotes integrity, professional initiative, as well as a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis. Also may assist with or perform basic quality audits.
• Performs intermediate level wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks as assigned. This includes proficient operation and use of tools (including but not limited to specialized calibration, hydraulic, power tools) and basic turbine equipment. Documents tasks where required and enters data into company system, such as SAP.
• Effectively gathers information regarding turbine performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues. Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure a suitable resolution.
• Follows basic structured problem-solving process to complete troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks to include the use of diagnostic tools (e.g. basic fluke meter functions, hydraulic pressure gauge). Initiates and performs most work tasks with limited supervision and follows defined instructions and maintenance schedules, completing plans as directed and performs according to written and verbal instruction from higher level technical staff.
• Effectively promotes a healthy team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing goals as well as mentoring lower level technical staff. Visibly supports and promotes team spirit and collaboration, supports change initiatives and looks for improvement opportunities to job-appropriate processes and procedures while communicating through appropriate channels to implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol.
• Interfaces with customer and may respond to customer inquiries. Will refer complex customer inquiries to higher level technical staff or manager. Demonstrates professional customer focus at all times.

Qualifications:

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred - Post high school education (i.e., wind school, trade school, college) or a minimum two (2) year wind industry experience – electrical experience, including ability to read electrical drawings.
• Proven use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools (e.g. fluke meter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge).
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices/protocols (e.g. Confined Space, energy isolation). Ability to complete detailed component inspections and report on findings.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Significant attention to detail and execution, good interpersonal and customer relation skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision and support initiatives.
• Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet-based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated.
• Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write in English.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, ability to lift, push/pull, carry items up to 50 lbs in weight, and the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools, turbine parts and comfort working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters.
• Ability to effectively participate in all training courses, including high-angle rescue and training.
• Periodic walking, ability to hear and use close range radios, and having efficient field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Comfort working remotely with limited supervisory interaction.

What we offer:

As a member of the Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; vacation; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.

It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and team members with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.

Target pay range: $27-$30+/hr (+ additional per diem and travel incentives)

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DEIB Statement: At Vestas, we recognise 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 power the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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. 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, and gives 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.