Service Technician - Rio Hondo, TX

Service Technician - Rio Hondo, TX (m/f/d) at Nordex Group

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters? As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship, and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team, and it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

The role of a Service Technician directly supports the company's mission by ensuring the safe and efficient operation of wind turbine generators, which are integral to producing 100% renewable energy. Service Technicians help ensure the reliability and performance of clean power plants by maintaining high safety, quality, and customer service standards. They support both planned and unplanned maintenance, system upgrades, and communicate effectively with Site Leads and/or Site Managers to resolve technical and commercial customer concerns.

All assignments are performed using proper methods, adhering to documentation standards, and all daily activities are recorded in Movilizer to capture hours worked, materials used, and detailed steps taken during WTGs interventions.

• Repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.
• Support 24/7/365 wind farm operations, including rotating shifts, overtime, and on‑call duties.
• Conduct, support, and review safety analyses of energy sources, electrical and mechanical hazards before and while performing work assignments on the wind farm, wind turbines, switch room, and O&M Building.
• Assist in Root Cause Analyses to determine equipment failures.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation for corrective and preventive maintenance.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities safely and efficiently on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm.
• Utilize appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed safely.
• Maintain tools and equipment properly.
• Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
• Complete Lock‑Out‑Tag‑Out (LOTO), JSEA’s, and job‑specific documentation required for safe maintenance and repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
• Use computer skills, including MS Office.
• Organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare plans and reports.
• Demonstrate commitment to professionally representing the company and strengthening Nordex USA, Inc.’s reputation.
• Perform other assigned responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Certification or degree in wind, technical, or engineering field preferred.
• Year of wind experience.
• Ability to be certified to work with medium and high‑voltage equipment.
• Experience working with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast‑paced team environment.
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights above 300 feet daily.
• Maintain required training certifications.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for work and training.
• Ability to work in various environments and conditions, including confined spaces, adverse and extreme weather, heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, pollen, weeds, and grass.
• Fieldwork primarily during normal business hours; the site operates 24/7/365 and may require flexibility for rotating shifts, overtime, and on‑call schedules.
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and on short notice during outages.
• Meet the weight requirement of 265 lbs or less to safely utilize climbing equipment and gear.
• Use safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel‑toe boots, and hard hats; loose‑fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Pass a pre‑employment physical to ensure ability to perform job functions safely.
• Assist in all areas of facility operations as directed by the Site Manager.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% for training and to assist other wind farm sites when needed.
• Ability to…