Service Technician, Leoti, Kansas

Let the Wind Power Your Career!

Vestas - American Wind Technology is a subsidiary of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry.  Vestas' core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of wind power systems that use wind energy to generate electricity.  Our business is built on a vision that with quality and care, the wind can be used to generate competitive, clean and renewable energy.  As one of the Sales and Service Business Unites for Vestas Wind Systems, Vestas American is responsible for the sale and service of wind turbines throughout North America.

We are currently seeking qualified Service Technicians, who will perform operational and maintenance work on wind turbine generators that includes preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and modifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Troubleshoot and repair integrated systems.Perform maintenance on turbine equipment.Collect turbine data for research or analysis.Report turbine conditions.Complete reports and paperwork as required.Travel as required to meet business needs.Perform overtime as needed to meet business needs.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & SKILLS REQUIRED:High school education or equivalent required, technical Associates degree preferred.Minimum of one year of hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical experience.Computer and software skills for data collection and reporting preferred.Valid driver's license.Strong written and verbal English communication skills.Strong attention to detail and solid problem solving skills.Ability to work indepedently and unsupervised as well as in a team environment.Ability to climb ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters several times a day and work in confined spaces with diverse environmental conditions.Ability to work in a safe manner and follow applicable safety standards and procedures.Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, climb stairs, lift/push/carry up to 75 pounds, pull up to 200 pounds, hearing ability to use close range radios, 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.

Vestas offers fully paid healthcare premiums for the employee and all eligible dependents and four weeks vacation accrual per year.  If you are interested in this technically challenging opportunity with a dynamic company who is the leader in the largest growth industry in the world, submit your resume to careers1@vestas.com today!