Traveling Technician I

Traveling Technician I

Do you enjoy travel? Are you looking to further develop your electrical and mechanical skillsets while gaining exposure to a variety of exciting new projects? Then consider joining our Resource Team to travel to our sites across North America and grow and train with the best in the wind industry.

The resource department is part of the greater operations department supporting service sites and construction projects with technicians and field support personnel. The department is responsible to provide Vestas trained and qualified technicians as well as contractor personnel as requested by operations service and construction.

This group is a key activity within the company because execution of construction projects and service plans is dependent on the ability to move resources where they are needed on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to travel 100% of the time and also requires working overtime, including working a variable work schedule as needed to meet business goals
• Acts as a safety role model, encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are being practiced
• Adheres to all safety standards and procedures
• Identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment, implements effective risk mitigation and provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and management
• Demonstrates and promotes integrity, professional initiative, as well as a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
• Performs intermediate level wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks as assigned
• Effectively promotes a healthy team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing goals as well as mentoring lower level technical staff
• Interfaces with customer and may respond to customer inquiries

Qualifications:

• Required
  - High school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred
  - Post high school education (ie wind school, trade school, college) or a minimum two (2) year wind industry experience – electrical experience, including ability to read electrical drawings
• Proven use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools (e.g. fluke meter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge)
• Ability to demonstrate intermediate working knowledge of industrial safety practices / protocols (e.g. Confined Space, energy isolation)
• Ability to complete detailed component inspections and report on findings
• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Passport
• Significant attention to detail and execution, good interpersonal and customer relation skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels
• Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics to validate work activity and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated

Competencies:

• Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas' commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, ability to lift, push/pull, carry items up to 50 lbs in weight, and the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools, turbine parts and comfort working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters
• Ability to effectively participate in all training courses, including high-angle rescue and training
• Periodic walking, ability to hear and use close range radios, and having efficient field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
• Comfort working remotely with limited supervisory interaction

What we offer:

As a member of the Vestas team, we offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; vacation; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.

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 team members with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion.