About the position
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 expertise you bring along, we're excited to offer a $2,500 USD / $3,300 CAD sign-on bonus. The Technician III is regarded as an 'advanced-level' team member on the technician team providing technical direction / oversight and mentorship to lower level technicians. They must meet all the requirements of Technician III and also interact with customers, direct crews and provide daily execution of site plan(s) per Vestas safety requirements (i.e. maintenance, repairs) including proficient operation and use of specialist tools and diagnostic processes (shadow data, VOB, TSL, VGA). In this position you'll use your skills and experience to perform scheduled service, fault analysis/troubleshooting, and potential main component, or blade work on wind turbines. During a typical day, you will work at heights and in confined spaces, while being exposed to the elements of weather. At this site near Dayton, WA, you will typically have shifts 5 days a week at 8 hours a day, with overtime available. You have available on-call as well. The team here normally works in teams of 2-3 and typically will climb 1-2 turbines a day. Travel in this role on average up to 15% a year due to assisting other sites as business needs require. There are PLENTY of opportunities to grow with Vestas here!
Responsibilities
- Provide technical direction and oversight to lower level technicians.
- Interact with customers and direct crews.
- Execute daily site plans per Vestas safety requirements.
- Perform scheduled service and fault analysis/troubleshooting on wind turbines.
- Conduct maintenance and repairs including main component or blade work.
- Utilize specialist tools and diagnostic processes.
Requirements
- Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO).
- 2-3 years of experience as a Technician III or in mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical work.
- Wind experience is a plus, as well as a wind certificate.
- Safety-focused mindset.
- Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
Benefits
- Attractive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits coverage within your first month.
- State-of-the-art Training Program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), 3 weeks accrued.
- Excellent 401(k) plan.
- Global bonus.
