Traveling Wind Field Service Technician​/off

We're hiring Traveling Wind Field Service Technicians who want to turn adventure into a career. This isn't your average 9‑5—it's a 3 weeks on, 1 week off role where you'll see new places, work with great people, and keep America's wind turbines turning.

You'll earn a competitive hourly rate, daily per diem, and plenty of overtime pay while traveling. To succeed here, you've got to love the idea of life on the road and be ready to roll up your sleeves. A willingness to travel extensively (including weekends) and work overtime to meet business goals is a must.

Wind Field Service Technicians perform wind turbine and factory generator and motor repair and testing, including bearing replacement, grease application, slip ring and grounding ring maintenance, up‑tower winding repair, machining, and electrical lead cable replacements. While training is available, a mechanical background (e.g., auto, diesel, industrial, aviation, welding, electrical, electromechanical, machining) is highly preferred and can lead to advancement opportunities.

• Perform maintenance tasks on wind generators, such as bearing replacements and addressing slip ring and grounding ring issues.
• Conduct up‑tower winding repairs, measurements of critical dimensions, and up‑tower machining.
• Demonstrate integrity, initiative, and unwavering commitment to safety and quality.
• Assist in the disassembly and installation of electric motors and generators on‑site.
• Safely lift, tighten, adjust, and secure heavy objects to facilitate work duties.
• Execute intermediate‑level maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for wind turbines.
• Collect and accurately document information on turbine performance and issues.
• Diagnose routine problems, provide recommendations, and implement solutions.
• Follow structured troubleshooting processes and effectively use diagnostic tools.
• Proficiently utilize specialized tools and equipment, accurately documenting tasks and data.
• Seek assistance for complex issues beyond personal expertise.
• Work independently with limited supervision, following instructions and maintenance schedules.
• Adhere to safety standards, identify potential gaps and risks, and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Excel in a fast‑paced environment, adhering to standardized work procedures and applying strong analytical problem‑solving skills within a continuous improvement framework.
• Assist in on‑site inspections, testing, and reconditioning of electric motors and generators as directed by the Lead Technician.

• Must have at least 3 years of driving experience, hold a valid driver’s license, and maintain a driving record that meets IPS company standards.
• Willingness to travel extensively (including weekends) and work overtime to meet business objectives.
• Ability to adhere to a travel schedule of 3 weeks on and 1 week off, based on business requirements.
• Proficiency in basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment with multiple priorities, while following written and verbal instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong ability to meticulously follow instructions.
• Strong customer orientation and professional communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to work cooperatively and independently, fostering a team‑oriented approach.
• Displays meticulousness in preparing service reports, work order documents, and maintaining accurate records.
• Familiarity with a range of hand and power tools.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, even in challenging weather conditions involving extreme heat and cold, pollen and dust.
• Preferred experience in PdMA testing, although not mandatory.
• Preferred skills in Level 1 Vibration Analysis, although not mandatory.

• Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for extended periods.
• Willingness to engage in manual labor for 12 or more hours per day.
• Sharp hearing and excellent field of vision.
• Adaptability to work in physically demanding conditions and…