Wind Turbine Technician - Traveling Troubleshooter

Siemens Gamesa; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness benefits

PTO with holidays

401K with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa seeks a Wind Turbine Travel Technician to support wind sites regionally, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on Siemens Gamesa wind turbines. This highly mobile role demands extensive travel, flexibility, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service.

You will work closely with site teams to restore turbine availability and complete assigned work safely and efficiently, including climbing towers up to 300 feet, reading technical procedures, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC, or converter systems.

Responsibilities

• Travel up to 95% to wind sites and provide field support across projects.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on SG wind turbines (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC, converter).
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and complete corrective work safely to restore turbine availability.
• Climb turbines up to 300 feet, work in confined spaces and at height, lift and carry tools.
• Complete service reports, time entries, parts documentation, and records using company systems.
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, and site requirements while collaborating with customers and mobile teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field service

Communication

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Wind Turbine Travel Technician, you will support wind sites across the region by performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on Siemens Gamesa wind turbines. This highly mobile role requires extensive travel, flexibility, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. You will work closely with site teams to restore turbine availability and complete assigned work safely and efficiently.

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Wind Turbine Travel Technician, you will support wind sites across the region by performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on Siemens Gamesa wind turbines. This highly mobile role requires extensive travel, flexibility, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service. You will work closely with site teams to restore turbine availability and complete assigned work safely and efficiently.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Travel up to 95% to assigned wind sites and provide field support across multiple projects, including short-notice mobilizations as operational needs require.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on Siemens Gamesa wind turbines, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC, and converter systems.
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and complete corrective work safely and efficiently to restore turbine availability.
• Climb turbines up to 300 feet, work in confined spaces and at elevation, lift and carry tools or equipment, and perform work in varying weather conditions.
• Complete service reports, time entries, parts documentation, and other required records accurately using company systems and procedures.
• Follow all safety, environmental, quality, and site requirements while collaborating professionally with customers, site personnel, and mobile-team colleagues.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, certification, or additional education in electrical, mechanical, or wind-energy systems is preferred.
• At least two years of experience in a technical, mechanical, electrical, or wind-turbine field; equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.
• Hands-on troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, PLC, or converter systems and the ability to read technical procedures and schematics.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a mobile team, make sound decisions in the field, and communicate professionally with customers and site personnel.
• Ability to satisfy job-specific physical and medical requirements, including climbing at least 267 steps, working at heights and in confined spaces, lifting, bending, and working overhead; applicable equipment weight restrictions must also be met.
• Ability to travel up to 95% domestically and internationally and work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, or extended assignments as needed. A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and a valid passport are required and must be maintained throughout employment.

About The Team

You will join a mobile field-service team that partners with site operations, technical support, and customers to maintain and restore wind-turbine performance. The team supports multiple projects, shares technical knowledge, and works collaboratively to deliver safe, high-quality service wherever support is needed.

Who is Siemens Gamesa?

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Rewards/Benefits TA TO COMPLETE

• Career growth and development opportunities with a tuition reimbursement program
• Safe and supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits with multiple plan options
• Generous PTO program, paid holidays, and floating holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Parental leave