Wind Turbine Technician - Tech One Program

Sky Climber; Village of Wayland (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Climber is offering the TOP Wind Service Technician Level 1 role as part of a structured career program. Technicians will receive exclusive safety and technical training through GWO, and work on wind sites near home as part of a service team to ensure safe turbine maintenance.

The position reports to the Program Manager and Site Manager, with training upon hire including basic safety, tower safety, and mechanical/electrical/hydraulic instruction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred for technical alignment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorship provided.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Environmental, Health and Safety procedures.
• Perform basic mechanical installations, maintenance, operations, and upgrades.
• Verify work complies with customer requirements and procedures.
• Document all work performed and report violations.
• Travel up to 25% for field assignments; work holidays, weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to climb 300+ ft towers and work at height; operate safely.

Skills

Tower climbing

Safety awareness

English literacy

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in a technical mechanical field

Tools

Diagrams & wiring schematics

Job description

Overview

TOP – Wind Technician Level 1 Job Description

The #1 Wind Technician Development Program

Build an exciting, rewarding career in wind power — work locally, enjoy a supportive team environment, gain exclusive training, grow your skills, receive recognition for your contributions, and benefit from competitive pay and benefits.

The Tech One Program (TOP) is a structured career development program for entry-level wind technicians, created through a partnership between industry leaders Sky Climber Renewables and Vestas Americas.

Position Overview

TOP Wind Service Technicians receive exclusive safety and technical training accredited through the Global Wind Organization (GWO). Technicians primarily work at a wind site location near home and operate as part of a service team to ensure safe and efficient wind turbine maintenance.

This position reports directly to the Program Manager and Site Manager, and indirectly to the Lead Technician during assignments.

Technicians are responsible for performing all preventive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbine generator equipment safely and efficiently. This includes maintaining and repairing machinery or components used primarily in power generation applications such as turbines and generators.

Note: You are not certified to perform work inside any cabinet/controller without direct supervision from a certified Electrical Technician.

Additional duties may be assigned to support customer needs and to help advance Sky Climber’s mission, values, and long-term vision.

This is a full-time paid employment opportunity with all training provided upon hire, including:

• Basic Safety Training (e.g., First Aid, CPR, Fall Protection)
• Tower Safety Training (e.g., high-angle rescue or wind tower rescue)
• Technical Training (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (Sky Climber does not provide sponsorships)
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Successful completion of a climb preview prior to hire

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Associate’s degree in a technical mechanical field, wind energy discipline, or equivalent technical experience
• Mechanical or electrical background
• Ability to read and interpret basic diagrams and wiring schematics

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb a 300+ ft. wind tower multiple times per day and work comfortably at height
• Ability to walk across the hub and, in an emergency, rappel off
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Frequent climbing, walking, standing, and bending
• Ability and willingness to repeatedly handle up to 50 lbs
• Due to fall protection design parameters, the combined weight of the employee, required PPE, and gear must not exceed 300 lbs (PPE and gear may weigh up to 40 lbs)

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all assigned Environmental, Health and Safety procedures
• Perform basic mechanical installations, maintenances, operations, and upgrades
• Verify that the work is completed in compliance with customer’s requirements
• Perform work based on established work procedures.
• Document all work performed
• Report policy or procedure violation
• Submit progress reports
• Repair or replace parts
• Possess knowledge about specific activity tools and be able to use them safely
• Occasionally work independently on a component as part of an equipment maintenance project.
• Dismantle and assemble basic machinery, components, equipment, or tooling
• Travel as required (up to 25%)
• Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments
• Ability and willingness to work at heights and in all weather conditions
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clear driving record (e.g., No suspensions or restrictions, DWI, DWAI, OWI, OUI)