Wind Turbine Technician III - Sargent, TX

Vestas • Full-time • Houston, Texas, United States • $50k - $80k / year • 1d ago

Vestas

Wind Turbine Technician III

Full-time

Sargent, TX (Peyton Creek site)

Offering $2,500 Sign On Bonus - Details below

At Vestas, we're not just offering you a job, but an opportunity to elevate your career. If you're equipped with Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO), consider yourself already one step ahead! To show our appreciation for the of expertise you bring along, we're excited to offer a $2,500 USD / $3,300 CAD sign-on bonus.

WHO WE ARE

We are looking for dedicated technicians who are enthusiastic about preserving our planet through clean, renewable wind energy. As a Vestas technician, you'll put your electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical experience to work, ensuring your safety, and the safety of your team.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TECHNICIAN

In this advanced- level position, you'll use your proficiency of skills, equipment knowledge, and primarily self-direction to perform work on assigned wind turbines with minimal to no supervision. You'll modify procedures and plans, take appropriate action from general direction and will successfully develop / implement well thought out action plans. As a Tech III, you'll provide technical direction and mentorship to lower level technicians.

During a typical day, you may be working 250 feet above the ground, or working in small spaces to perform maintenance and repairs. You'll be outside, and sometimes the weather isn't great. You'll be climbing, carrying tools and equipment and moving parts to complete your work.

Teamwork is a priority here, and our reputation for professionalism, safety and attention to detail are important to our customers. We also encourage recommendations to improve the safety and quality of our work.

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have a three year technical associate degree or equivalent and at least one year of technical wind experience
You hold a valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a passport
You have the ability to climb stairs and ladders while carrying up to 50 lbs. in weight
You have utilized complex power tools; hydraulic rams, inductive heaters, diagnostic tools; e.g. advance fluke meter functions, VOB data collection.
You have the ability to demonstrate advanced working knowledge of all relevant industrial safety practices and protocols including situational energy isolation and risk mitigation
You have basic computer operation skills, are familiar with internet based program navigation and have the ability to generate and interpret computer data
You are able to effectively communicate with customers and collaborate with co-workers
You have the ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics to develop procedures, validate work activity, and take appropriate action

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:
• Benefits coverage within your first month
• State-of-the-art Training Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), 3 weeks accrued
• Excellent 401(k) plan
• Global bonus

It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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 173 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.