About the role
This fixed-site Lead Wind Technician role requires proven, hands-on field experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs on wind turbines. You will work daily with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and PLC-driven systems on operational units.
This is a NON Travel, Local Site Role, located in Tracy, CA- Vestas 2MW Platform -Exp Required
What You'll Do
- Assist in developing and improving maintenance, quality, and safety processes and procedures.
- Assist with identifying and procuring tooling, consumables, and spare parts inventory.
- Supervise a crew during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance; assign, plan, and coordinate tasks with technicians and contractors.
- Perform mechanical and electrical component repairs or replacements in accordance with manufacturer requirements; strategize open work items (punch lists) to maintain or increase availability.
- Plan, schedule, assign, and perform preventive maintenance in alignment with OEM maintenance manuals.
- Provide technical guidance to teams for maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
- Mentor and supervise junior and mid-level technicians.
- Read, interpret, and apply schematics, diagrams, and procedures to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on Vestas wind turbines.
- Enforce all mandated safety rules and equipment usage; comply with LOTO, safety procedures, environmental requirements, and all RNWBL, customer, and regulatory standards.
- Complete all required reporting and documentation for assigned projects and tasks, including CMMS, DSPTCH, visit logs, and daily/monthly reports.
- Communicate issues, resolutions, and recommendations to leadership and customers.
- Document all service activities and parts consumption using digital reporting systems (CMMS).
- Adhere to contractual requirements, local laws, regulations, and NERC compliance standards.
- Participate in an on-call rotation schedule (24/7/365).
Qualifications/Requirements
- VESTAS V47 Wind Turbine experience preferred.
- 3+ years of wind maintenance, mechanical, and technical experience.
- You must have held a lead-level role for at least two years, guiding crews through field maintenance, troubleshooting, and Vestas V47 work scopes.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
- Comfortable working at heights (exceeding 300 feet), in confined spaces, and in outdoor environments.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
- Willingness to travel from time to time for training or to assist on other projects.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to OSHA standards.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- AD
- STD
- 401K company match
- PTO
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dynamic team in a growing industry where your contributions directly support a cleaner, renewable energy future. We offer competitive pay, paid R&R, and opportunities to develop your career across wind, solar, and battery storage systems.
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