Technician I

Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker | Full-Time | Field Operations
Tech I in US, Marshall KS
The Technician I will perform basic level wind turbine service and/or installation tasks including introductory operation and use of tools and basic turbine equipment per Vestas safety requirements
Responsibilities:

• Act as a safety conscious team member. Be aware of your task, risk and mitigation methods. Ask questions when unsure and stop work when warranted
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures. Communicate through appropriate channels
• Responsible to take advantage of the tools available to continue to grow and learn as an employee with team support
• Effectively contribute to a strong team environment by assisting teammates to accomplish mutual goals while supporting and promoting team spirit and cooperation
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures. Communicate through appropriate channels
• Demonstrate proper use of PPE, work procedures and other defined protocol
• Closely adhere to all safety alerts and procedures
• Complete all safety training assigned
• Utilize all PPE as required by Work Instructions and HSE manual
• Understand and support the site continuous improvement plan
• Interface with customer at a minimal level. Respond to basic customer inquiries, referring most to higher level technical staff or manager (demonstrate strong customer focus at all times)
• Awareness of how dashboard impacts the site (i.e. alarms, warnings, fleet, service orders, labor efficiency, new site start up, TNT, FIFT, other Insight dashboard metrics)
• Ability to locate and understand relevance of Insight Toolbox
• TBC is required to be at level 100
• Be a member of a team and follow direction of senior Technicians
• Ability to access and have basic understanding of Work Instructions
• Data collection for CIR input

Essential Functions:

• Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, in order to access work area
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend

• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
• Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction
• your total weight, while wearing all required PPE and gear, must be at or less than the 300.0 lbs. weight limit
• Regular & reliable attendance
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to follow directions with added input

Education, Training, and Skills Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one (1) years' experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or composite skills preferred (would be preferred but not required as a TOP's Tech)
• Able to achieve TBC task levels 100 -200 in order to become Vestas tech II within 9 months
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to obtain a passport preferred
• Requires travel and may require working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives
• Strong attention to detail & ability to follow directions with precise execution
• Good interpersonal & professional behavior
• Ability to read, interpret & understand basic drawings & schematics a plus
• Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas' commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging and support Vestas' Core Values.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed "in the field" at the wind turbine site including within the turbine itself, and indoors/outdoors. Typical job site conditions range from high temps, extreme cold, wet conditions, muddy conditions, dry conditions, unlevel ground conditions.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.