Lead Wind Technician- Prairie Rose, SD

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About the role

Lead Wind Technician will be responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of equipment, leads corrective campaigns, mentors field crews, and ensures safety and technical excellence in turbine scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. This role requires a self starter with problem solving ability, deep wind industry experience and strong leadership skills.

What You’ll Do:

- Assist with the development of new and existing processes and procedures for

maintenance, quality and safety.

- Assist with the identification and procurement of tooling, consumables, and spare parts inventory.

- Supervisory responsibilities for a crew(s) during scheduled and unscheduled

maintenance. Assigning, planning, and coordinating tasks with technicians or contractors.

- Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions following all manufacturers’ requirements. Strategizing open work items (punch lists) in order to maintain or increase availability.

- Plan, schedule, assign, and perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals.

- Provide technical advice to teams to aid in maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.

- Mentor and supervise junior and mid-level technicians.

- Read / Interpret and understand schematics, diagrams and procedures to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems associated with GE wind turbines.

- Use and enforce all mandated safety rules and equipment, comply with all safety procedures, Lock Out / Tag Out and environmental requirements in accordance with RNWBL, its customers, and all applicable government regulations.

- Complete all necessary reporting and paperwork for assigned projects and tasks. Including but not limited to CMMS, DSPTCH, Visit logs, Monthly/Daily Reports.

- Communicate issues and solutions to leadership and customer.

- Document all service activity and parts consumptions using digital reporting systems (CMMS)

- Adhere to any contractual requirements, rules, regulations, local laws, and NERC requirements.

- Able to participate and respond in an On-Call 24/7/365 rotation schedule

Qualifications / Requirements:

- 3+ years of experience in wind turbine field service.

- Vestas platform experience preferred (V47, V100).

- Strong leadership, communication, and technical skills.

- Comfortable working at heights, confined spaces, and in outdoor environments.

- Able to work on call for site coverage

- Valid driver’s license

- Willingness to travel from time to time for training or to assist on other projects.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

- Must pass a background check, MVR, and drug test.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

This role requires regular work at heights, confined spaces, physical stamina, outdoor work with weather, and the ability to work a rotational on call schedule. Applicants must adhere to site safety practices and perform in variable outdoor environments.

Travel:

As needed for training and to assist on other projects if necessary.

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- 401(k) with employer match

- Paid holidays and vacation

- Career growth in Wind, Solar, and BESS sectors

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Ongoing professional development support