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Vestas Certified Wind Turbine Service Technician

  • Remote
    • Abilene, Texas, United States
    • Albany , New York, United States
    • Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Amarillo, Texas, United States
    • Ames , Iowa, United States
    • Bangor, Maine, United States
    • Big Springs, Texas, United States
    • Bismarck, North Dakota, United States
    • Bloomington, Indiana, United States
    • Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Buffalo, New York, United States
    • Casper , Wyoming, United States
    • Cedar Rapids , Iowa, United States
    • Cheyenne , Wyoming, United States
    • Clovis, New Mexico, United States
    • Clovis, New Mexico, United States
    • Columbus, West Virginia, United States
    • Concordia , Kansas, United States
    • Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
    • Dodge City , Kansas, United States
    • Des Moines , Iowa, United States
    • Edinburg, Texas, United States
    • Edmond , Oklahoma, United States
    • Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, United States
    • Fort Dodge , Iowa, United States
    • Fort Stockton, Texas, United States
    • Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
    • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
    • Garden City, Kansas, United States
    • Greenfield, Iowa, United States
    • Harlingen, Texas, United States
    • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Houston, Texas, United States
    • Houston , Texas, United States
    • Lubbock , Texas, United States
    • Lincoln , Nebraska, United States
    • Limon , Colorado, United States
    • Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
    • Mason City , Iowa, United States
    • Morganton , West Virginia, United States
    • Muncie, Indiana, United States
    • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
    • Orlando, Texas, United States
    • Peoria, Illinois, United States
    • Peru, Illinois, United States
    • Peru , Illinois, United States
    • Rockford , Illinois, United States
    • Saginaw, Michigan, United States
    • San Angelo , Texas, United States
    • Seymour , Texas, United States
    • Sioux Falls , South Dakota, United States
    • Sweetwater , Texas, United States
    • The Dalles, Oregon, United States
    • Twin Falls , Idaho, United States
    • Walla Walla , Washington, United States
    • Woodward, Oklahoma, United States
    • Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    • Alberta, Alberta, Canada
    • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Gaspe, Quebec, Canada
    • Le Radar , Quebec, Canada
    • Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
    • Quebec City , Quebec, Canada
    • Sayabec , Quebec, Canada
    • Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Vulcan County, Alberta, Canada
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  • Technicians

Job description

Location: 100% travel throughout the USA on an 8 week on / 2 week off rotation

Job Type: Regular Full-time or Contract positions available

Job Responsibilities:

  • Travel extensively to perform scheduled and unscheduled wind turbine maintenance

  • Lead and mentor wind technicians during troubleshooting, repairs, and service operations

  • Perform electrical and mechanical tasks, including:

    • Torquing, tensioning, greasing, and filter changes

    • Hydraulic and electrical component maintenance

    • Major component exchanges (MCEs)

    • Alignments using mechanical or laser tools

    • Use of borescopes for inspections

    • Charging accumulators and using amp clamps

  • Perform LOTO procedures on all energy sources; conduct HV switching operations

  • Read and interpret electrical/hydraulic schematics and one-line diagrams

  • Terminate wires based on schematics and identify motors, generators, and other components

  • Use diagnostic tools and support site punch-list closeouts

  • Develop work instructions and safety documentation

  • Maintain accurate records and report all safety or technical issues promptly

Job requirements

Must meet the following requirements, have or obtain the listed required certifications and training (may be provided) including, but not limited to:

  • Must have 3+ years of successful service and troubleshooting experience on Wind Turbines (Vestas platforms preferred)

  • Valid passport preferred

  • Ability to work an 8-week on, 1 week off rotation

  • Physically able to safely climb wind turbines up to 120m+ (400+ feet), stand, stoop, walk, crawl, crouch, lift up to 75 lbs. and generally meet the physical demands of the position.

  • Must have strong experience doing torquing and tensioning

  • Must have strong experience using a grease gun, doing filter changes

  • Valid and current driver's license with a satisfactory driving record (satisfactory MVR is required)

  • Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle

  • Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English

  • Satisfactory criminal background check

  • The following certifications or will train:

    • GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid

    • GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical

    • OSHA 10 General Industry

    • Crane, Chain Hoist and Rigging Safety Training

    • NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness

  • Prefer training or experience with Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminals

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