Wind Site Technician III - Moriarty, NM

Wind Site Technician III - Moriarty, NM (Sun Zia site) - Vestas

Sign‑On Bonus: $2500 USD* (eligibility applies)

As a Wind Site Technician, you’ll ensure the smooth operation of wind turbines, directly addressing maintenance, troubleshooting, and system issues. Your contributions are vital in maintaining clean, reliable energy for local communities, regardless of your background in wind, electrical, mechanical, or heavy machinery sectors.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain wind turbines with your team to keep communities powered.
• Adhere to safety protocols, perform safety inspections, and cultivate a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with your team to improve turbine performance, share best practices, and support change initiatives.
• Document your work thoroughly and propose improvements to work instructions and operational processes.
• Support specialty projects (e.g., crane work, CIM) and provide mentorship to junior technicians.

• Minimum 3 years of wind experience, including work with heavy equipment and cranes. Task Based Certification (TBC) Level 300 or willingness to obtain.
• Highly developed problem‑solving abilities and an engaged approach to responsibilities.
• Safety‑conscious and a role model for best practices, with advanced knowledge of energy isolation and risk mitigation.
• A collaborative team player who mentors others and leads by example.
• Ability to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Physically fit, comfortable working at heights and in varying conditions, with a high school diploma (or equivalent), valid driver’s license, and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Vestas invests in your growth, providing access to comprehensive training programs and certifications like GWO Safety & Technical Training. You’ll also receive all necessary PPE and equipment to perform safely.

• 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.
• An established safety culture and inclusive, collaborative workplace.

We offer attractive pay packages, performance bonuses, and opportunities to support your professional development. Pay will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are met by an employee, to effectively perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable team members with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Hearing ability to use telephones, close‑range radios or related device.
• Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, as well as hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters and at times supervise work in confined space environments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to, but not more than 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical Qualification, Fall Arrest & High Angle Rescue & Emergency Descent, and Confined Space.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled descent practical exercises.
• Due to design parameters of fall protection equipment, the combined weight of prospective employee, required PPE and gear shall not exceed 300 lbs. Required PPE and gear may weigh up to 40 lbs.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your…