LIT; Leader in Training

LIT (Leader In Training )

Deutsche Windtechnik Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source.

With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

Deutsche Windtechnik came to North America and started operations here in 2018.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Ready to start your career in the wind industry?

24‑month rotational program to learn multiple aspects of the business. The rotation will consist of 12 months on‑site as a technician learning what we do alongside top‑quality teammates. Fellows will enter the field as Associate Technicians and complete necessary requirements to meet Technician II level. After initial field rotation, the fellows will rank interest in back‑office departments, where they will complete 3, 4‑month rotations.

As a Technician, you will utilize mechanical and electrical skills by overseeing the maintenance on our wind turbines. You will also maintain routine activities to keep the turbines up and running utilizing basic drawings, schematics, and work procedures. During this portion of the program, Fellows will be assigned to a field location at one of our contracted sites.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on wind turbines using mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics skills.
• Perform unscheduled maintenance consisting of troubleshooting on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn advanced troubleshooting and repair of the wind turbines.
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system / Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
• Support with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs to support a site.
• Generate required reports and other paperwork.
• Learn how to recognize occurrences of wind turbine error codes and appropriately report the issue.
• Assist in all areas of site operations.
• Assist with high‑voltage system maintenance and repair.

• Sitting with Site Managers, Coordinators, and Leads to learn operational processes on site such as Plan of Day Meetings, Site Budget Management, Site Inventory Management.
• Learning different components of the contract bid, out‑of‑scope work, and site takeover process from a manager’s perspective.
• Shadowing the recruitment and interview process for new technicians.

Fellows will complete a series of 3 support function rotations. During this time, fellows will be based in Houston, TX, although some departments may require frequent domestic travel.

• Environmental Health & Safety
• Quality
• People & Culture
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Information Technology / SCADA Monitoring
• Business Development / Sales & Marketing
• Operations Back Office (Specialized Field Services & Repower)
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Business Process Improvement

• Complete additional DWT Learning & Development courses including CAVU, TIGER Leadership Wheel, Profit Specialist Training.
• Serve as a member of our TIGER Committee – a cross‑functional group that promotes team building and company culture through various initiatives.
• Complete a capstone project at the end of the rotations that encompasses reflection on what was gained and how it ties into corporate assignments.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Wind/Renewable Energy disciplines preferred, or relevant discipline.
• Affinity for all things mechanical.
• Back‑office skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision,…