Major Corrective Technician III (MCTF)
Zephyr Wind Services
Location: Nationwide Travel (100% Travel Required)
Compensation: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour + Overtime + GSA Per Diem
Schedule: 5 Weeks On / 1 Week Off
Job Type: Full-Time
Build Your Career with Zephyr Wind Services
Zephyr Wind Services is a leading provider of wind turbine maintenance, major component replacements, repower services, and technical field solutions across North America. Our Major Corrective Task Force (MCTF) team is trusted to execute some of the industry's most complex turbine repairs and component exchanges.
We are seeking experienced Major Corrective Technicians who thrive in a fast-paced, travel-based environment and are passionate about safety, quality, and delivering results.
If you're looking for challenging work, industry-leading projects, competitive pay, and the opportunity to travel across the country while advancing your technical skills, we'd like to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Major Corrective Technician III, you will perform large corrective maintenance activities and major component exchanges on wind turbines across multiple OEM platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform major component exchanges including gearboxes, generators, main bearings, blades, and related drivetrain components.
- Execute up-tower repairs and corrective maintenance activities.
- Troubleshoot turbine systems and identify technical solutions.
- Read and interpret schematics, technical manuals, work instructions, and engineering documentation.
- Utilize rigging, crane signaling, LOTO, and specialized tooling safely and effectively.
- Complete daily reports, job status updates, and technical documentation.
- Support a safety-first culture and participate in all required safety programs.
- Work collaboratively with site leadership, customers, and fellow technicians.
- Travel to project locations throughout the United States on a rotating schedule.
Based on the job description, technicians are expected to safely execute major component exchanges, perform troubleshooting, support turbine disassembly and assembly activities, and assist with maintenance projects across multiple sites.
Required Qualifications
Major Technician III
- Minimum 5 years of wind industry experience.
- Minimum 3 year of major component exchange experience or crane industry experience.
- Experience working at heights and in industrial environments.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to travel extensively and work a 5 weeks on / 1 week off rotation.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school or college education.
- Experience with GE, SGRE, Vestas, Nordex, or other OEM platforms.
- GWO BST Certification.
- GWO BTT Certification.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
- NFPA 70E.
- Confined Space Training.
- Rigging Certification.
- Hand and Radio Signal Certification.
- Forklift Certification.
- OEM Competency Certifications.
These certifications and qualifications are identified as preferred within the position requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
Major Technician III
- $34.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Overtime opportunities
- GSA Per Diem
- Consistent project work
- Travel opportunities nationwide
- Career advancement opportunities
Additional benefits information will be discussed during the interview process.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to climb wind turbine towers.
- Ability to work at heights utilizing fall-protection equipment.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and tools.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions and remote locations.
- Ability to meet all site-specific safety requirements.
Why Join Zephyr?
- Industry-leading major corrective projects
- Work alongside experienced wind professionals
- Exposure to multiple turbine platforms and technologies
- Strong safety culture
- Opportunities for advancement into Lead Technician and Technical Advisor roles
- Competitive pay, overtime, and per diem
Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
