Job Description

Overview This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company. Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. We are seeking a Wind Turbine Technician to support operations on Ascension Island, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of renewable energy systems in a remote, mission-critical environment. Position is located on Ascension Island. As a place to live and work, Ascension offers a positive work-life balance with all the attractions of island life right on your doorstep; an excellent climate, fishing, diving, snorkeling, and walking to name a few. This position is contingent upon successful contract award to V2X. Responsibilities Major Job Activities: + Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on wind turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. + Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify faults and repair turbine components. + Ensure safety compliance by following established procedures and industry best practices. + Document and report on turbine performance, maintenance activities, and system health. + Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams to optimize energy production. + Assist in high-voltage electrical work and ensure compliance with grid integration requirements. + Maintain inventory control of spare parts and tools necessary for ongoing maintenance. Material & Equipment Directly Used: + This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. + Lodging database software and cleaning supplies. + Mechanic's tool kit, various hand, and power tools. + May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions that require wear of hard hats, gloves, steel toed boots, hearing protection, safety glasses and other personal protection equipment (PPE); may be required to push, pull, and lift heavy equipment. + Use of portable radios or cell phones to maintain contact and accountability of work activities. Working Environment: + The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. + The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Physical Activities: + Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion. + Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Qualifications Education: + Technical certification or associate degree in wind energy, electrical engineering, or a related field. Certifications: + Must be eligible for Base Access / Clearance. + GWO (Global Wind Organization) certification preferred . Experience / Skills: + 3+ years of experience in wind turbine maintenance or power generation systems . + Strong knowledge of SCADA systems, PLC troubleshooting, and electrical schematics . + Ability to climb and work at heights exceeding 200 feet. Supervisory / Budget Responsibilities: This position may have Supervisory and/or Budgetary responsibilities as needed. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. V2X is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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