Senior Technician – Repower

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is 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 (DWT) 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 continue your career and be an important part of our wind technician team?

As a Senior Technician – Repower, you work independently and essentially perform all mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and retrofit activities. Serve as the work scope or team leader for your respective work team, as well as provide leadership and technical direction. Develop and maintain excellent customer relationships, advanced leadership, and management skills. Showcase your advanced skills in this project leadership position.

• Promote our DWT safety culture where everyone has the confidence to stop the job when things don’t seem right or feel unsafe?
• Lead the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic component installation, troubleshooting and repair to support a project?
• Coordinate work crews on‑site to execute repower and other work projects, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to high‑quality standards?
• Generate & complete all relevant paperwork, including work orders, checklists, JSAs, etc.?
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and techniques to assess the condition of wind turbines and determine necessary upgrades and repairs?
• Direct the performance of wind field operations within the assigned contractual scope of responsibilities to customers?

• Lead/Perform scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines bringing your skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
• Assist and help lead large corrective teams with the replacement of major turbine components, e.g., generators, main shafts, and gearboxes.
• Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards. Address and resolve any issues that arise during component installation or maintenance.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, upgrades performed, and component replacements.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians, providing on‑the‑job training, technical support, and performance feedback.
• Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders to plan and execute projects effectively.

• High School Diploma or GED. An associate degree is a bonus, but not required.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician. Construction or repower experience a plus.
• Valid driver’s license (NON‑CDL or CDL).
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities, strong leadership skills, effective communication, and a collaborative attitude.
• Confidence to stop the job when things don’t seem right or may be unsafe.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
• The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.
• Employees must be physically fit enough to freely climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must be capable of rescuing teammates anywhere in tower in the event of emergency.
• We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To…