Technician I – Repower

Deutsche Windtechnik

Technician I - Repower supporting wind turbine projects at Deutsche Windtechnik. Performing technical work on drivetrain replacements, electrical upgrades, and system checks while mentoring junior technicians.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform skilled technical work in support of our projects as well as providing leadership direction.
Work activities include the removal and installation of major components, electrical/mechanical retrofits, and commissioning activities.
A Technician I may also provide guidance to junior technicians and help ensure work is completed efficiently, safely, and to quality standards.
Lead or support the execution of repower tasks including drivetrain replacements, electrical and/or mechanical upgrades, and system checks.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical issues encountered during repower work.
Perform electrical terminations, torquing, and verifications per upgrade procedures.
Utilize SCADA and other diagnostic tools for operational checks and post-repower validation.
Generate & complete all relevant paperwork, including work orders, checklists, JSAs etc.
Mentor other team members on tools, safety practices, and technical procedures.
Perform scheduled & unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines bringing skills in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics.
Participate on large corrective teams with the replacement of major turbine components, e.g., generators, main shafts, and gearboxes.
Monitor and inspect work to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
Address and resolve any issues that arise during component installation or maintenance.
Coordinate with construction managers, planners, and other on-site personnel to optimize work execution.
Provide general project support including staging tools, organizing parts, and site cleanup.
Participate in LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out), hazard analysis, and pre-task planning processes.
Maintain adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
Recognize hazards to stop the job to prevent accidents before they occur.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED.
Associate degree is a bonus, but not required.
3+ years’ experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
Valid driver’s license (NON CDL or CDL).
Ability to read and interpret documents, and follow instructions, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, given proper instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving at least one concrete variable in standardized situations.
Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus because of potential work in close confines.
Employee must be physically fit enough to free climb 300 ft multiple times a day while wearing 25+ lbs. of climbing gear and work in extreme weather conditions.
Must be capable of rescuing team mate anywhere in tower in the event of emergency.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
Generous PTO
Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Personalized and Ongoing Training

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mechanical SkillsElectrical SkillsHydraulic SystemsDrivetrain ReplacementComponent InstallationMaintenance ProceduresTroubleshooting TechniquesWork Order GenerationQuality Standards AdherenceLOTO Procedures

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeam Coordination

Certifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's License