Wind Turbine Technician - Tech One Program

About the role

The Tech One Program (TOP) is a structured career development program for entry‑level wind technicians, created through a partnership between industry leaders Sky Climber Renewables and Vestas Americas. TOP Wind Service Technicians receive exclusive safety and technical training accredited through the Global Wind Organization (GWO). Technicians primarily work at a wind site location near home and operate as part of a service team to ensure safe and efficient wind turbine maintenance. This position reports directly to the Program Manager and Site Manager, and indirectly to the Lead Technician during assignments. Technicians are responsible for performing all preventive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbine generator equipment safely and efficiently, including maintaining and repairing machinery or components used primarily in power generation applications such as turbines and generators. Note: You are not certified to perform work inside any cabinet/controller without direct supervision from a certified Electrical Technician. Additional duties may be assigned to support customer needs and to help advance Sky Climber’s mission, values, and long‑term vision. This is a full‑time paid employment opportunity with all training provided upon hire, including Basic Safety Training (e.g., First Aid, CPR, Fall Protection), Tower Safety Training (e.g., high‑angle rescue or wind tower rescue), and Technical Training (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems). Sky Climber Renewables is an independent wind field services organization focused on utility‑scale wind power generation and renewable energy industries, with more than 750 field technicians and industry professionals delivering safe, reliable, and qualified services. Vestas designs, manufactures, installs, and services wind turbines globally, with over 136 GW installed in 84 countries and more than 117 GW under service, employing over 29,000 people committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Passionate about safety and service excellence
• A strong communicator and effective team contributor
• Eager to learn, proactive, and self‑motivated
• Able to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed
• Willing to travel up to 25%
• Perform basic mechanical installations, maintenance, operations, and upgrades following established procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of tools and use them safely
• Dismantle and assemble basic machinery, components, and equipment
• Accurately document all work performed
• Follow all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship)
• Live within 1‑hour commuting distance to job site unless actively relocating
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Successful completion of a climb preview prior to hire

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical mechanical field, wind energy discipline, or equivalent technical experience
• Mechanical or electrical background
• Ability to read and interpret basic diagrams and wiring schematics

Skills

• Ability to climb a 300+ ft. wind tower multiple times per day and work comfortably at height
• Ability to walk across the hub and, in an emergency, rappel off
• Comfortable working in confined spaces
• Frequent climbing, walking, standing, and bending
• Ability and willingness to repeatedly handle up to 50 lbs
• Due to fall protection design parameters, the combined weight of the employee, required PPE, and gear