Wind Site Technician II — Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Vestas group; Shenandoah (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Wind Site Technician to ensure the smooth operation of wind turbines, handling maintenance, troubleshooting, and system issues to deliver reliable energy for local communities. The role welcomes diverse backgrounds in wind, electrical, or mechanical fields and emphasizes safety and teamwork.

The candidate should have Wind Technician certification or relevant wind/ mechanical experience, be physically capable of ascending heights, and communicate in English.

Qualifications

• 6 months with a Wind Technician certificate or 1 year of wind turbine experience or 2 years in mechanical/electrical fields.
• Ability to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Physically fit and able to work at heights and in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair wind turbines with your team.
• Adhere to safety protocols and perform safety inspections.
• Collaborate with team to improve turbine performance.
• Document work and track task duration and efficiency.
• Log work activities to support progress monitoring.

Skills

Wind Technician certificate

Wind turbine experience

Mechanical experience

Electrical experience

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Wind Site Technician to ensure the smooth operation of wind turbines, handling maintenance, troubleshooting, and system issues to deliver reliable energy for local communities. The role welcomes diverse backgrounds in wind, electrical, or mechanical fields and emphasizes safety and teamwork.

The candidate should have Wind Technician certification or relevant wind/ mechanical experience, be physically capable of ascending heights, and communicate in English.