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Traveling Service Technician (Wind Turbines)
29 - 32$
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Traveling Service Technician (Wind Turbines): Maintaining, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and retrofitting wind turbines across project sites in the United States and Canada with an accent on major corrective repairs, gearbox replacements, and safe field operations. Focus on diagnosing turbine issues, handling medium- and high-voltage equipment, performing large component exchanges, and complying with stringent safety requirements during 100% travel.
Location: United States; 100% travel to project sites across the United States and Canada, with possible extended assignments at one location.
Salary: $29.00–$32.00 USD per hour, plus up to a 5% bonus.
Company
develops and delivers clean power plants and wind energy solutions supporting renewable energy generation.
What you will do
- Perform maintenance, inspections, retrofits, troubleshooting, and major corrective repairs on wind turbines.
- Replace large turbine components, including complete gearboxes.
- Diagnose, analyze, and resolve wind turbine issues using specialized tools and equipment.
- Identify hazards, use required protective equipment, and follow safety procedures for medium- and high-voltage work.
- Follow service schedules and instructions while maintaining accurate administrative records and reports.
- Build effective working relationships with customers, subcontractors, peers, and management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; a two-year degree in wind turbine technology or a similar field is strongly preferred.
- 2–5 years of field service experience involving wind turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, component exchanges, or repairs is preferred.
- Experience with power tools and the ability to read drawings, schematics, instructions, and schedules.
- Ability to obtain certifications for medium- and high-voltage equipment and maintain rigger/signal person and crane calling certifications.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
- Full valid U.S. driver’s license, ability to obtain a U.S. passport, and readiness for 100% domestic and international travel, overtime, and variable schedules.
Nice to have
- Two-year degree in wind turbine technology or a related field.
- Prior experience with large component exchanges and gearbox replacements.
Culture & Benefits
- Safety-focused work environment emphasizing compliance, hazard prevention, and effective communication.
- Three weeks of accrued paid time off.
- Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, disability, life, and accident insurance options.
- HSA employer contribution, FSA, 401(k) with employer match, student debt repayment, and tuition reimbursement.
- Parental leave, employee assistance, gym membership reimbursement, legal plans, and pet insurance.
Hiring process
- Pre-employment physical examination by a medical examiner is required.
- Driver records are subject to periodic checks to confirm continued insurability.
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