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100% Travel MCE Wind Technician II - Mid West US

Vestas · St Paul, MN · 3 days ago
Management$27.43–$33.43/hrFull-time

About the role

This is a remote, hourly position requiring 100% travel across the Midwest region. With overtime, travel, and supplemental earnings, MCE Technicians have the potential to earn over $100,000 per year. If you enjoy traveling and want to grow your electrical and mechanical skills while working on exciting projects, join our Travel Repair/MCE Team and help power communities with clean energy.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety for everyone involved through Risk Assessment, Protective Measures, and Compliance.
  • Lead or support major component exchanges, including gearboxes, generators, and other critical systems.
  • Execute maintenance, minor to medium repairs, design modifications, retrofits, and special projects following established procedures.
  • Travel extensively to support turbine operations across multiple platforms and site conditions.
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work.
  • Conduct safety inspections and ensure a secure working environment.

Requirements

  • Prioritize safety above all else, understanding and following established safety protocols, proactively identifying potential hazards, and taking immediate action to prevent incidents.
  • Preferred wind turbine experience with hands-on MCE work.
  • Minimum one year of wind technician experience, or six months wind technician experience with a Wind Technician certificate/education, or 2 years of transferrable mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic experience.
  • Proven expertise in troubleshooting and executing major repairs on various platforms.
  • Comfortable with 100% travel and working in varied site conditions.
  • A collaborative technician who thrives on solving complex challenges.
  • Physically fit, comfortable working in various conditions, and at heights.
  • Ability to speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
  • A high school diploma (or equivalent), a valid driver’s license, and legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma (or equivalent).
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Skills

  • Safety protocols and risk assessment.
  • Wind turbine repair and optimization.
  • Mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
  • Collaborative problem-solving.
  • Physical endurance and adaptability.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
  • Career progression and pay-for-certification growth.
  • 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • An established safety culture and inclusive, collaborative workplace.

Pay

The base pay salary range for this position is $27.43-$33.43/hr., with potential for additional variable compensation. Vestas is offering a $2,500 USD sign-on bonus for eligible candidates with certain certifications.

Physical Demands

  • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
  • Hearing ability to use telephones, close range radios or related devices.
  • Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision, and the ability to distinguish between colors.
  • Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed, as well as hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
  • Ability to climb stairs and vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters and at times supervise work in confined space environments.
  • Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to, but not more than 50 lbs.
  • Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical Qualification, Fall Arrest & High Angle Rescue & Emergency Decent, and Confined Space.
  • Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises.
  • Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent practical exercises.

DEIB Statement

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. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry."

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