Wind Turbine Technician

Overview

Vestas Wind Technology, Inc. Technician II Harvest Ridge / Newman, Illinois - 45 Minutes South from Champaign, IL

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 CA sign-on bonus.

At Vestas, we live our company values of Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion. In an innovative and evolving industry, we change quickly to meet the needs of our customers. Our passion is to preserve the environment through sustainable energy solutions. If this aligns with your values and enthusiasm, we want to hear from you!

In this position you’ll use your skills and experience to perform scheduled service, fault analysis and troubleshooting, and potential main component or blade work on wind turbines. You will work at heights above 250 ft and in confined spaces, while being exposed to the elements. At this site near Newman, Illinois, you will typically have shifts 5 days a week at 8–10 hours a day, with a rotational on-call.

The team size here is 5 technicians and you will have some travel between a couple of site locations in the geographical IL area. This site is located a close distance to several outdoor activities including lakes, camping areas, mountain biking, and hiking trails. Situated just over 30 minutes from Champaign-Urbana, this area offers urban amenities in a smaller city with a world-class university and a vibrant downtown.

This is a great technician leadership opportunity with Vestas!

• • You will need a safety-focused mindset & proven communication skills
• • Your positive attitude will contribute to your ability to work in a team environment, while being motivated and taking initiative in daily tasks
• • You will bring a high school diploma or equivalent as well as 1-2 years of wind experience OR 2-3 years of transferrable mechanical, hydraulic, electrical work background OR a wind/industrial electrician certificate with said applicable background

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

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.