Technician II

About the Role

• Maintain and repair wind turbines with the team to keep communities powered. • Adhere to safety protocols and conduct safety inspections. • Collaborate to improve turbine performance and share best practices. • Document work and continuously improve operational processes. • Accurately time‑code all work activities for clear tracking of duration and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸turbine maintenance
• ▸safety inspections
• ▸performance optimization
• ▸documentation
• ▸time coding

What You Bring

The Wind Site Technician will ensure smooth turbine operation by performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and addressing system issues. The position is open to candidates with backgrounds in wind, electrical, mechanical, or heavy‑machinery sectors and is critical to delivering clean, reliable energy to local communities. • Hold at least 6 months of Wind Technician certification, 1 year wind turbine experience, or 2 years in mechanical/electrical fields. • Demonstrate strong problem‑solving abilities and an engaged work approach. • Work well with others in collaborative environments. • Physically fit, comfortable working in various conditions and at heights. • Speak, read, and follow instructions in English. • Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver’s license, and legal U.S. work authorization. • Established safety culture and inclusive, collaborative workplace. • Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and work at heights up to 100 m. • Lift, push, pull, or carry items up to 50 lb; total PPE and gear weight not exceeding 300 lb. • Required visual, hearing, and manual dexterity abilities; use of telephones/radios. • Obtain certifications in LOTO, electrical qualification, fall arrest, high‑angle rescue, and confined‑space entry.

Requirements

• ▸wind cert
• ▸loto
• ▸fall arrest
• ▸electrical
• ▸problem solving
• ▸teamwork

Benefits

Vestas provides comprehensive training, including GWO Safety and Technical programs, and supplies all necessary personal protective equipment and tools. Ongoing certifications and skill development are supported to help technicians grow safely and effectively on the job. Employees enjoy a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, parental leave, and a 401(k) plan with company match. The company also offers career progression opportunities, pay‑for‑certification incentives, and a strong safety‑first culture in an inclusive, collaborative environment. Base pay ranges from $27.43 to $33.43 per hour, with performance bonuses and variable compensation based on experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates may receive up to $5,000 in sign‑on bonuses, split into $2,500 for site placement and an additional $2,500 for holding specific GWO certifications. • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family. • Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. • Opportunities for career progression and pay‑for‑certification growth. • 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage. • One‑time $2,500 sign‑on bonus for qualified candidates at Cheyenne Ridge II. • Additional $2,500 bonus for candidates holding GWO Basic Safety, Basic Technical, and Advanced Rescue certifications.

Work Environment

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