Overview: TOP - Wind Technician Level 1 Description The #1 Wind Technician Development Program Build an exciting, rewarding career in wind power – work local, enjoy a friendly work environment, exclusive training, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The Tech One Program (TOP) is a structured career development program for entry level wind technicians, built in partnership between industry leaders, Sky Climber Renewables and Vestas Americas. Job Summary: The TOP Wind Service Technicians will receive exclusive wind safety and technical training accredited through the Global Wind Organization (GWO). Primarily work at a wind site location near home. Work on a service team to achieve safe and efficient wind turbine maintenance. Reports directly to the Program Manager and Site Manager, and indirectly to the Lead Technician when on a job. Responsible for performing all preventive, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbine generator equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery or components used mainly in power generation applications, turbines, and generators as directed. Is not certified to perform work inside any Cabinet/Controller without direct supervision by a certified Electrical Technician. You may be assigned other duties to meet customer needs and to help proactively drive our Sky Climber vision and align with our organization’s mission and values. Benefits: • Equipment, tools, and uniform(s) provided • Per Diem and travel incentives • Comprehensive benefits package • Matched 401k - 100% vested • Advanced training provided • Career advancement • Opportunity for exposure to multiple services About Sky Climber: Sky Climber Renewables, a Sky Climber company, is an independent, wind field services organization focused on utility scale wind power generation and renewable energy industries. We have built an organization of more than 750 field technicians and industry professionals to focus on delivering safe, reliable, and qualified services for our customers. As a global brand and international wind organization, we celebrate the uniqueness of our diverse employees and strive to create an inclusive culture. Our people are driven by our core values of safety, integrity, and reliability, and focused by our guiding principles. For more information visit our website www.skyclimberwind.com. Sky Climber Renewables is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. About Vestas: Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with +136 GW of wind turbines in 84 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and +117 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and tap into wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 29,000 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright 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. Qualifications: Required Qualifications & Experience: • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis • High School Diploma / GED and Associate Degree in a Technical Mechanical or Wind Energy discipline from an accredited college or wind technical school OR equivalent experience • Training will include and must successfully complete: • Basic Safety Training (e.g., First Aid, CPR, Fall Protection) • Tower Safety Training (e.g., High-angle rescue or wind tower rescue) • Technical Training (e.g., Mech., Elec., Hydraulic) • LOTO Training • Other training as required • Pass Background Check and Drug Screening Desired Characteristics: • Demonstrate a passion for safety and service excellence • Strong mechanical and electrical background preferred • Ability to read, write and understand English • Ability to read and understand basic diagrams and wiring schematics • Ability to operate in MS Office Application Suite • Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision • Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to a dynamic environment • Effective communicator– works well in teams • Ability to follow instructions • Strong organizational skills • Willingness to learn Desired Characteristics: • Demonstrate a passion for safety and service excellence • Strong mechanical and electrical background preferred • Ability to read, write and understand English • Ability to read and understand basic diagrams and wiring schematics • Ability to operate in MS Office Application Suite • Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision • Ability to adapt quickly and effectively to a dynamic environment • Effective communicator– works well in teams • Ability to follow instructions • Strong organizational skills • Willingness to learn Physical Requirements: • Candidates must be able to climb a 300 feet wind tower multiple times per day • Candidates must be able to walk across the hub and, in the event of an emergency, repel off • Must be comfortable working at heights of up to 300+ feet • Must meet specific weight requirements of tower ladders under OSHA and/or industry standards of 250 to 300 lbs. max, including personal protective equipment (approx. 30-35lbs) • Must be comfortable working in confined space(s). • Must be able to see and move throughout site to resolve work problems and facilitate processes; repetitive motion activities may be involved • Occasional kneeling and squatting • Frequent climbing, walking, and standing, and bending. • Ability and willingness to handle repetitive weight up to 50 lbs • Successful completion of climb test(s) and tower rescue training Responsibilities: Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Follow all assigned Environmental, Health and Safety procedures • Perform basic mechanical installations, maintenances, operations, and upgrades • Verify that the work is completed in compliance with customer’s requirements • Perform work based on established work procedures. • Document all work performed • Report policy or procedure violation • Submit progress reports • Repair or replace parts • Possess knowledge about specific activity tools and be able to use them safely • Occasionally work independently on a component as part of an equipment maintenance project. • Dismantle and assemble basic machinery, components, equipment, or tooling • Travel as required (up to 25%) • Ability and willingness to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments • Ability and willingness to work at heights and in all weather conditions • Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and clear driving record (e.g., No suspensions or restrictions, DWI, DWAI, OWI, OUI)
See More Details >>Overview: The Project Manager serves as the single point of responsibility for accomplishing project objectives and ensuring that established practices, procedures, and company goals are implemented in the key areas of safety, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction. Project Managers lead the project team through all phases of the project from acquisition through pre-construction, execution, and close-out. Competency in the areas of leadership, communication, planning, and scope management are key to project success Location & Travel Details: You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build renewable projects. This is a traveling position (up to 100%), where you will be onsite at a project location. You have the potential to be placed on a project site located in any state throughout the US. You’ll spend 8-12 months on average per project. We offer designated daily per diem in addition to base pay to support and help you cover living expenses. This position is eligible for routine travel home (rotation) from the jobsite. A vehicle allowance will be provided. Company Overview MasTec Renewables, comprised of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors and White Construction, combines over 20+ years of renewable energy construction experience. We embrace diverse perspectives not only with our employees but across all levels of our business—from suppliers, to community partners, to our clients. We’ve built a multidimensional workforce that brings valuable differences in perspectives, work ethics, and ways of working into our organization. We collaborate across departments to foster innovation and encourage everyone—from interns to executives—to voice their ideas and leave an impact. We aim to create a respectful work environment where all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to be innovative leaders in our industry. MasTec Renewables group is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure business segment. MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure. Responsibilities: • Leadership & Communication Assure project abides by all environmental safety awareness and compliance • Support and further the company culture, values, Key Results and quality management • Document and communicate project progress, performance, and issues to all stakeholders • Planning & Scope Mgmt • Provide day to day direction and oversight of project resources (staff, equipment, subcontractors) and materials • Successfully integrate resources, activities, and deliverables as outlined in the Project Execution Plan • Own the project budget, cost, forecast, and schedule • Provide successful management of all contract documents, risks and changes throughout the project • Overall Duties • Project Integration Management : manage the processes and activities needed to identify, define, combine, unify, and coordinate the various processes and project management activities within the project • Project Scope management: Responsible for the processes required to ensure that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully • Project Time Management : track and monitor the processes required to manage the timely completion of the project • Project Cost Management : work collaboratively with support and operations teams to successfully manage the planning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and cost controls so that the project can be completed within the approved budget • Project Quality Management : establish and support the processes and activities of the performing organization that determine quality policies, objectives, and responsibilities so that the project will satisfy the needs for which it was undertaken • Project Human Resource Management : organize, manage, and lead the project team • Project Communications Management : ensure timely and appropriate planning, collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, management, control, monitoring, and the ultimate disposition of project information • Project Risk Management : Conduct risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning, and controlling risk on project • Project Procurement Management : purchase or acquire products, services, or results needed from outside the project team • Processes in this area include Procurement Planning, Solicitation Planning, Solicitation, Source Selection, Contract Administration, and Contract Closeout • Project Stakeholder Management : identify all people or organizations impacted by the project, analyzing stakeholder expectations and impact on the project, and developing appropriate management strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders in project decisions and execution Qualifications: EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of five years of BESS, Solar or EPC construction Industry experience/knowledge of construction techniques, estimating and construction management KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • Take reasonable care of your own and others health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward company's Zero Injury principles • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Primavera, Timberline, and Construction Software • Ability to read, analyze and interpret blueprints, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts or governmental regulations • Write reports, business correspondence and document project activities • Effectively present information and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers and the general public • Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors • Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry • Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in standardized situations • Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form What's in it for you: Financial Wellbeing • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase • 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care) Health & Wellness • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children • Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance Family & Lifestyle • Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave • Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation • Employee Assistance Program Planning for the Unexpected • Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment • Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage • Emergency Travel Assistance Program • Group legal plan Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/. MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team. #LI-KM1 #LI-Onsite Service Line (UKG) : Name: IMS-IEA Management Services
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Bay City, TX typically begins with a specialized apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The wind energy sector is experiencing significant growth, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 60% job growth for wind turbine technicians from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Bay City earn an average of $610 per week, with the potential for experienced professionals to exceed $108,000 annually. Trade schools, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
