Wind Turbine Technician

Vestas; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy company as a Wind Turbine Technician. In this role, you will perform maintenance and installation on wind turbines, ensuring safety and quality. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in the wind industry. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO), 3 weeks accrued

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of technical wind industry experience or equivalent.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders while carrying up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and installation work on wind turbines.
• Ensure safety protocols and provide mentorship to entry-level technicians.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power Tools

Job description

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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 of expertise you bring along, we’re excited to offer a $2,500 USD sign-on bonus.

WHO WE ARE

We are looking for dedicated technicians who are enthusiastic about preserving our planet through clean, renewable wind energy. As a Vestas technician, you’ll put your electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical experience to work, ensuring your safety, and the safety of your team.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TECHNICIAN

In this intermediate- level position, you’ll use your skills and training to perform maintenance and/ or installation work on assigned wind turbines under minimal supervision. You will be provided with defined schedules and procedures including safety protocol, verbal/ written instructions, but you may provide mentorship to entry-level technicians.

During a typical day, you may be working 250 feet above the ground, or working in small spaces to perform maintenance and repairs. You’ll be outside, and sometimes the weather isn’t great. You’ll be climbing, carrying tools and equipment and moving parts to complete your work.

Teamwork is a priority here, and our reputation for professionalism, safety and attention to detail are important to our customers. We also encourage recommendations to improve the safety and quality of our work.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• You have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• You have at least 1 year of technical wind industry experience, OR six (6) months of technical wind industry experience and a certificate of completion from a wind technician program, OR a minimum of three (3) years’ electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, composite skills, or heavy machinery experience.
• You have the ability to climb stairs and ladders while carrying up to 50 lbs. in weight
• You have experience with the use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools.. (eg Flukemeter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge)
• You hold a valid driver’s license
• You have basic computer operation skills, are familiar with internet based program navigation and have the ability to generate and interpret computer data
• You have the ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics and attention to detail to follow safety protocols (e.g. Confined space, Energy isolation).
• You are able to effectively communicate with customers and collaborate with co-workers

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:

✓ Benefits coverage within your first month

✓ State-of-the-art Training Program

✓ Paid Time Off (PTO), 3 weeks accrued

✓ Global bonus

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 individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Other

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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Disability insurance

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