Job Details
Wind Turbine Technician II
Iowa
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 motivation is to preserve the environment through sustainable energy solutions. If this aligns with your values and enthusiasm, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts.
- Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job relevant processes and procedures.
- Lead by example. Encourage stop work, safe work practices and up/down communication.
- Closely adhere to all safety standards and procedures
- Complete all safety training assigned.
- Utilize all PPE as required by work instructions and QSE manual.
- Understand and support the site continuous improvement plan.
- Interface with customer and respond to customer inquiries. Refer complex customer inquiries to higher level technical staff or manager (always demonstrate solid customer focus)
- Fully navigate and input the required data into MyTime and MyTask and the different cost allocations (i.e. SO's)
- Ability to support T&M projects that may or may not be at home site.
- Accountable to follow proper verification and consumption of inventory.
- Required to be at TBC level 200.
- Able to deliver basic tasks (service or maintenance)
- Ability to locate and follow Work Instructions
- Assume responsibility to take advantage of the tools available to continue to grow and learn as an employee with team support.
- Effectively promote positive team environment by assisting teammates in accomplishing goals and mentoring lower-level technical staff. Visibly support and promote change initiatives and team spirit and development.
Qualifications
- You will need a safety-focused mindset.
- Your positive attitude will contribute to your ability to work in a team environment, while being motivated and taking initiative in daily tasks.
- You can identify solutions to issues with process of elimination.
- You will bring at least a year of wind experience or a wind certificate with 2-3 years of experience in a heavy industrial background.
Competencies
- Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas' commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Ability to read, comprehend and write in English.
- 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.
- Comfortable working remotely with limited supervisory interaction.
What We Offer
We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:
Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policies
Excellent 401(k) plan
Tuition assistance