Wind Turbine Technician Ii

Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker | Full-Time | Field Operations

Technician II

General Purpose

Builds on GE turbine experience to perform multi-brand mechanical, electric and hydraulic component maintenance. Service and Travel Tech positions available.

Responsibilities

• Act responsibly and professionally whether on and off site
• Lead and perform component retrofits and upgrades and experience calling cranes
• Track time, tooling, parts, daily logs and all Vestas assets accurately on a daily basis.
• Complete daily job tasks while strictly adhering to Vestas’ Quality, Safety and Environmental standards
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections
• Perform main component replacements such as gearboxes, main bearings, generators, transformers and blades
• Perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic component maintenance and repair

Essential Functions

• Ability to hear and use close range radios
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders 60 – 125 meters high
• Authorized to work in the US and possess Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Ability to carry 50 lbs
• Effective field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors

Education, Training, And Skills Required

• Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated
• Solid attention to detail and execution excellence, good social and customer relation skills, and basic computer skills
• Authorized to work in the US and possess Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Multiple Wind Turbine platform experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent and Post high school education (ie wind school, trade school, college) preferred – also a minimum two (2) year wind industry experience – electrical experience, including ability to read electrical drawings

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, ability to lift, push , pull, carry items up to 50 lbs in weight, and the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
• Periodic walking, ability to hear and use close range radios, and having effective field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors
• Ability to effectively participate in all training courses, including high-angle rescue and training

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.