Wind Site Technician — $2.5K Sign-On Bonus

Vestas American Wind Technology; Emmetsburg (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

GWO training & certifications

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Wind Site Technician to ensure smooth operation of wind turbines, handling maintenance, troubleshooting, and system issues. This role supports reliable energy delivery to local communities and welcomes candidates from wind, electrical, mechanical, or heavy machinery backgrounds.

Responsibilities include maintaining turbines with the team, following safety protocols, and documenting work for clear tracking.

Qualifications

• Must have a Wind Technician certificate (6 months+), or 1 year of wind turbine experience, or 2 years in mechanical/electrical fields.
• Safety-conscious and committed to best practices.
• Able to communicate in English; valid driver’s license; HS diploma or equivalent; legal work authorization in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair wind turbines with the team to keep communities powered.
• Adhere to safety protocols and perform safety inspections.
• Collaborate with the team to improve turbine performance and share best practices.
• Document work and continuously improve operational processes.
• Time code all work activities to support tracking of task duration, progress and efficiency.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Team player

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Wind Technician certificate

Wind turbine experience

Mechanical or electrical field experience

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Wind Site Technician to ensure smooth operation of wind turbines, handling maintenance, troubleshooting, and system issues. This role supports reliable energy delivery to local communities and welcomes candidates from wind, electrical, mechanical, or heavy machinery backgrounds.

Responsibilities include maintaining turbines with the team, following safety protocols, and documenting work for clear tracking.