LIT (Leader in Training)

LIT Program Description

The 24-month rotational program includes 12 months on-site as a technician, learning maintenance and troubleshooting of wind turbines. Fellows will then rotate into back-office departments for 3 to 4-month rotations.

Field Rotation

• Utilize mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills for routine and unscheduled maintenance
• Maintain routine activities to keep turbines operational
• Adhere to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
• Learn advanced troubleshooting and repair techniques
• Establish and maintain general safety from the system and perform lock out/tag out (LOTO)
• Support mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems troubleshooting and repairs
• Generate required reports and paperwork
• Recognize and report wind turbine error codes
• Assist in all areas of site operations
• Assist with high-voltage system maintenance and repair

Additional Learning Opportunities

• Sitting with Site Managers, Coordinators, and Leads to learn operational processes
• Shadowing the recruitment and interview process for new technicians

Back Office Rotations

• Environmental Health & Safety
• Quality
• People & Culture
• Engineering
• Finance & Accounting
• Information Technology/SCADA Monitoring
• Business Development/Sales & Marketing
• Operations Back Office (Specialized Field Services & Repower)
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Business Process Improvement

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University, preferably in Wind/Renewable Energy disciplines
• An affinity for all things mechanical
• Back-office skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable
• Physical fitness to free-climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions
• Pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening
• Capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required for potential work in close confines
• Able to rescue teammates in emergencies

What You’ll Get

• 401k with fully vested, generous company match after 6 months
• Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Personalized and ongoing training

DWT Culture

We are committed to building a team and culture with core values of: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable. We are TIGERs and welcome you to join us someday!

EEO Statement

Deutsche Windtechnik is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.