Wind Turbine Technician - Tech One Program

Sky Climber • Bay City, TX

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About The Position

The Tech One Program (TOP) is a structured career development program for entry-level wind technicians, created through a partnership between Sky Climber Renewables and Vestas Americas. Wind Service Technicians receive exclusive safety and technical training accredited through the Global Wind Organization (GWO). Technicians primarily work at a wind site near home as part of a service team, helping ensure safe and efficient wind turbine maintenance.

Technicians perform preventive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbine generator equipment, including maintaining and repairing machinery or components used in power generation. This is a full-time paid employment opportunity with training provided upon hire, including basic safety training, tower safety training, and technical training in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. The position reports directly to the Program Manager and Site Manager, and indirectly to the Lead Technician during assignments.

Technicians are not certified to work inside a cabinet or controller without direct supervision from a certified Electrical Technician. Additional duties may be assigned to support customer needs and Sky Climber’s mission, values, and long-term vision.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Combined employee, required PPE, and gear weight must not exceed 300 lbs due to fall protection design parameters; PPE and gear may weigh up to 40 lbs.
• Willingness to work holidays, weekends, and overtime when required by field assignments.
• Willingness to work at heights and in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow all assigned Environmental, Health and Safety procedures.
• Perform basic mechanical installations, maintenance, operations, and upgrades.
• Verify that work is completed in compliance with customer requirements.
• Perform work according to established work procedures.
• Document all work performed.
• Report policy or procedure violations.
• Submit progress reports.
• Repair or replace parts.
• Know the tools associated with specific activities and 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%.
• Work holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field assignments.
• Work at heights and in all weather conditions.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clear driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Exclusive safety and technical training accredited through the Global Wind Organization (GWO).
• Training provided upon hire, including basic safety, tower safety, and technical training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED