About the position
The #1 Wind Technician Development Program offers an exciting and rewarding career in wind power, allowing you to work locally in a friendly environment. The Tech One Program (TOP) is a structured career development program for entry-level wind technicians, developed in partnership between Sky Climber Renewables and Vestas Americas. TOP Wind Service Technicians will receive exclusive wind safety and technical training accredited through the Global Wind Organization (GWO). The role primarily involves working at a wind site location near home, as part of a service team to ensure safe and efficient wind turbine maintenance. Technicians report directly to the Program Manager and Site Manager, and indirectly to the Lead Technician when on a job. Responsibilities include performing preventive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbine generator equipment safely and efficiently, as well as maintaining and repairing machinery or components used in power generation applications.
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 violations
- 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
- Maintain a valid driver's license and clear driving record
Requirements
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- High School Diploma / GED and Associate Degree in a Technical Mechanical or Wind Energy discipline from an accredited college or wind technical school OR equivalent work experience within mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic industries
- Successful completion of Basic Safety Training (e.g., First Aid, CPR, Fall Protection)
- Successful completion of Tower Safety Training (e.g., High-angle rescue or wind tower rescue)
- Successful completion of Technical Training (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic)
- Successful completion of LOTO Training
- Pass Background Check and Drug Screening
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrate a passion for safety and service excellence
- Strong mechanical and electrical background preferred
- Ability to read, write and understand English
- Ability to read and understand basic diagrams and wiring schematics
- Ability to operate in MS Office Application Suite
- Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision
- Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to a dynamic environment
- Effective communicator - works well in teams
- Strong organizational skills
- Willingness to learn
Benefits
- Equipment, tools, and uniform(s) provided
- Per Diem and travel incentives
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Matched 401k - 100% vested
- Advanced training provided
- Career advancement opportunities
- Exposure to multiple services
