Sr. Wind Turbine Technician - Industrial Services
Position Overview
As a Senior Wind Technician with Beitzel Corporation, you’ll be a key contributor to the success of complex wind energy projects across the region. This position requires proven experience in wind turbine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, along with a strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
In this role, you will take the lead in executing and overseeing maintenance and service operations on utility-scale wind turbines. Your technical expertise and leadership will directly support safe, efficient, and high-quality work in a fast-paced industrial environment. You’ll play an essential part in mentoring junior technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and representing Beitzel Corporation with professionalism and reliability on every job site.
You’ll work on a wide range of challenging projects that span industries including wind energy, power generation, oil and gas, and industrial construction. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced technicians who are ready to take the next step in their careers and apply their knowledge in dynamic, high-impact environments.
Flexibility is key in this role, as the position requires travel and out-of-town work, with the possibility of working extended hours, weekends, holidays, and occasionally night shifts.
What You'll Do
- Assist in the installation of wind turbines, including the assembly of components such as blades, nacelles, and towers
- Perform routine maintenance to ensure the turbines are operating efficiently to include lubrication, filter changes, and checking for wear and tear on components
- Conduct regular inspections of wind turbines to identify any potential issues. This includes visual inspections and the use of diagnostic tools to check for mechanical and electrical problems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with wind turbines. This involves interpreting error codes, using specialized tools and software, and following technical manuals to pinpoint problems.
- Provide labor for various wind, facilities construction, industrial, and mechanical projects
- Perform concrete work, rebar, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, rigging, excavation, ditching, trenching, and general labor as required
Working Conditions
- Sit, talk, hear, read, and write
- Regularly walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Perform duties on-site at industrial and commercial locations
- Work in extreme temperature conditions and environments
- Perform work at a variety of heights
What You'll Bring
- GWO training required
- 6+ years of wind turbine maintenance required
- Possesses a mechanical aptitude with prior experience in commercial/industrial mechanical fields preferred
- Valid driver’s license required
- Experience using basic hand tools
- Ability to accurately read a tape measure
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
How We'll Support You
WE ARE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED
Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.
Perks/Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Health/Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short/Long term disability
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
- Employee focused work environment
- On-the-job mentoring and training
- Internal job postings
- Performance and salary reviews
- Employee feedback program
- Safety-first and drug free work environments
- Bonuses and incentives for working safely
- Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
- PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
- Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
- Advancement through defined employee career paths
- Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
- Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.