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Field Engineer – Vestas

Deutsche Windtechnik

Fowler, IN

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, IPv4, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Machine Tool, On Site Support, Operational Strategy, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Metrics, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Schematics, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Supply Chain, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Writing, Vehicle Fleets, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Wind Power
LOCATION
Fowler, IN
POSTED
4 days ago
Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) is Germany’s largest Independent Service Provider, offering a comprehensive service package for Wind Turbine Generators (WTG) from one single source. With more than 9,000 WTGs under contract and more than 2,200 worldwide employees operating in Europe, the US, and Asia, Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) sets the bar for Independent Service Provider services.

Deutsche Windtechnik (DWT) came to North America and started operations here in 2018. 

Headquartered in Houston, TX., it is our goal to set the standard for best-in-class levels of quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service in the US market.

Ready to be an important part of our Global Engineering Team?

The role of Field Engineer is tailored to offer dedicated engineering support for the US entity, focusing on Siemens and Vestas Platforms. Additionally, the position involves providing general assistance to onsite repair teams. The primary objective is to contribute to a successful operations strategy, collaborating closely with the global specialist team. The role may initially involve supporting the establishment of the local market, with backing from the global team.

Are You Looking to:
  • Support troubleshooting, fault analysis, and technical investigations in collaboration with local and global resources for Siemens and Vestas Wind Turbines?
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops that are relevant to the wind industry?
  • Develop and implement the strategic and tactical plans necessary to achieve internal cost reduction goals?
  • Conduct repair reports to ensure repairs are performed with the appropriate process, materials, and quality standards upheld by DWT?
  • Analyze fleet performance data to increase mean time between errors, reduce downtime, and increase production?
Are You Ready to:
  • Liaise with global engineering group for engineering related tasks.
  • Lead and support remote fault analysis and error investigation.
  • Develop, maintain and update work instructions as required for repairs to be used on sites in the US.
  • Support supply chain as needed to find qualified vendors for turbine spare parts in the US.
  • Assist with SCADA-related issues in collaboration with HQ engineering.

What You’ll Need:
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related subject.
  • Proficient in identifying and resolving issues with electrical systems, including Converter Systems, Pitch Systems, and Control/Communication networks (IPv4 based, BUS Systems).
  • Minimum of 5 years of technical experience, with Siemens or Vestas Wind Turbines.
  • Able to quickly adapt to different technical situations by using technical documentation, schematics or self-gathered information due to investigation and system reviews
  • Strong knowledge of system design.
  • Ability to understand complex electrical systems and functions by reading circuit diagrams and/or schematics.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with field technicians or engineering colleagues.
  • Experience handling customer communication.
  • Able to pass a physical exam and drug/alcohol screening.
  • Experience developing upgrades/improvements preferred.
  • We care about the safety and wellbeing of every one of our employees. To help ensure their safety, any employees climbing a wind turbine must use a Personal Fall Arrest System, and may not exceed the system’s maximum weight capacity of 309 lbs. This weight must include the individual, their tooling, uniform, and personal protective equipment. Based on these safety requirements and the standard weight of equipment, employees who climb wind turbines may not exceed a maximum personal body weight of 260 lbs.
What You’ll Get:
  • 401k with fully vested, generous company match available after 6 months.
  • Generous PTO, Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits.
  • Competitive Compensation.
  • Personalized and Ongoing Training.

DWT CULTURE:
What sets us apart is our intense focus on our customers, employees, and culture. 

Our Mission: To be the most trusted O&M partner to wind farm owners.
Our Vision: To empower the Americas’ achievement of 100% renewable energy, one wind turbine at a time. 

How do we accomplish this?  By building a team and a culture with the core values that are: Transparent, Innovative, Guiding (advisor and partner), Efficient, and Reliable.

We call ourselves TIGERs and we hope you get an opportunity to join us someday!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
DWT is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law
Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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