Traveling Wind Turbine Technician II - 100% Travel - US Nationwide Posted: 16 August 2024 Requisition ID: 57297 Location: Dallas, TX, US Work Experience: Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker Type of Position: Full-Time Job Family: Field Operations This position is remote requiring 100% travel, hiring applicants from anywhere within the United States. This is an hourly paid position. With travel, overtime and other supplemental earnings, resource technicians may have the ability to earn over $100,000 per year. Responsibilities Ability to travel 100% of the time and also requires working overtime, including working a variable work schedule as needed to meet business goals. Acts as a safety role model, encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are being practiced. Adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment, implements effective risk mitigation and provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and management. Demonstrates and promotes integrity, professional initiative, as well as a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis. Assists with or performs basic quality audits. Performs intermediate level wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks as assigned. This includes proficient operation and use of tools (including but not limited to specialized calibration, hydraulic, power tools) and basic turbine equipment. Documents tasks where required and enters data into company system, such as SAP. Effectively gathers information regarding turbine performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues. Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure a suitable resolution. Follows basic structured problem-solving process to complete troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks to include the use of diagnostic tools (e.g. basic fluke meter functions, hydraulic pressure gauge). Initiates and performs most work tasks with limited supervision and follows defined instructions and maintenance schedules. Effectively promotes a healthy team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing goals as well as mentoring lower level technical staff. Interfaces with customer and may respond to customer inquiries. Will refer complex customer inquiries to higher level technical staff or manager. Qualifications Required - High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred - Post high school education (e.g., wind school, trade school, college) or a minimum two (2) year wind industry experience – electrical experience, including ability to read electrical drawings. Proven use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools (e.g. fluke meter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge). Ability to demonstrate intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices/protocols (e.g. Confined Space, energy isolation). Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport. Significant attention to detail and execution, good interpersonal and customer relation skills. Basic computer operation skills and ability to generate and interpret computer data. Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics. Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas’ commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Ability to read, comprehend and write in English. Ability to climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, ability to lift, push/pull, carry items up to 50 lbs in weight. Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions. Comfort working remotely with limited supervisory interaction. What We Offer As a member of the Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth J-18808-Ljbffr
