Full-Time
Lead Wind Turbine Technician
Vestas Major Component Exchange
Updated on 9/12/2026
RNWBL
11-50 employees
Renewable energy field services
No salary listed
Remote in USA
Remote
Requires approximately 90% domestic travel, including extended assignments lasting 4–6 weeks.
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- A High School Diploma or GED is required.
- At least 4 years of wind turbine maintenance experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience leading Major Component Exchange crews on Vestas wind turbine platforms is required.
- Hands-on experience performing Vestas gearbox, generator, blade, hub, and pitch bearing exchanges is required.
- Advanced knowledge of Vestas turbine mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, drivetrain components, and troubleshooting methodologies is required.
- Proven leadership experience as a Lead Technician, Crew Lead, Foreman, or equivalent field leadership role is required.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, rigging practices, and safe work standards is required.
- A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
- Ability to travel extensively, including assignments lasting 4–6 weeks at a time, is required.
- Ability to support approximately 90% domestic travel requirements is required.
- Ability to climb wind turbines and work at heights exceeding 300 feet is required.
- Ability to meet applicable OSHA and site-specific weight requirements is required.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds repetitively is required.
- Ability to signal and rig loads up to 100 tons is required.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated environments is required.
- Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, crawl, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods is required.
- Ability to work rotating schedules, overtime, and extended project assignments is required.
- Ability to work safely in all weather conditions is required.
- Lead crews performing Major Component Exchanges on Vestas wind turbine platforms.
- Direct the removal and installation of gearboxes, generators, blades, hubs, pitch bearings, and other major turbine components.
- Serve as the on-site lead for daily work execution, crew coordination, and safety oversight.
- Execute and oversee crane operations, heavy rigging activities, generator alignments, and complex lifting operations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, original equipment manufacturer requirements, and RNWBL safety standards.
- Troubleshoot and resolve advanced mechanical, hydraulic, and drivetrain-related issues.
- Coordinate work activities with site leadership, customers, crane providers, and RNWBL Operations.
- Train, coach, and mentor Wind Turbine Technicians and Major Component Exchange team members.
- Maintain project documentation, inspection records, and closeout reporting requirements.
- Ensure all tools, equipment, and materials are properly maintained and available for execution.
- Identify and proactively mitigate safety, quality, and schedule risks.
- Represent RNWBL professionally while fostering a positive and high-performing team environment.
- Technical school, military, or trade-related training is preferred.
- Current Global Wind Organisation certifications are preferred.
- A Class A commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement, or willingness to obtain one, is preferred.
- A passport for international project support is preferred.
- Advanced rigging, crane signaling, or lifting certifications are preferred.
RNWBL is a renewable energy operations and field-services company. It supports wind, solar, and energy-storage assets through operations, maintenance, engineering, supply-chain, and workforce services. Its customers include asset owners, developers, manufacturers, and operators responsible for renewable energy projects and equipment. The company coordinates technicians, engineers, training, parts, field logistics, and project management across operating sites and service programs. Work spans field service, wind and solar maintenance, engineering, safety, training, supply chain, and project operations.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Diego, California
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- RNWBL markets itself as North America's largest energy storage solutions provider.
- LinkedIn shows 700-plus employees, suggesting continued hiring and operational breadth.
- Recent leadership moves in March 2026 indicate active expansion of technical capabilities.
What critics are saying
- RNWBL's public footprint lacks recent funding disclosures, obscuring capital runway and ownership.
- Renewable services depend on utility and OEM spending; contract losses hit revenue fast.
- A 2021 founder-led platform with sparse disclosures faces existential buyer skepticism without audited scale.
What makes RNWBL unique
- RNWBL bundles wind, solar, storage O&M, engineering, and field services under one roof.
- Houston-based RNWBL claims 700-plus employees and coast-to-coast renewable coverage.
- Founded 2021, RNWBL combines software, technicians, and remanufacturing through Gearbox Express.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program
Professional Development Budget