For Joshua Sisneros, a technician at Vestas, clean energy is more than just a career choice — it’s a lifestyle. After nearly a year in his current role, he reflects on the opportunities, challenges, and sense of community that drew him deeper into the wind industry.
“I’ve been with Vestas for about 10 months now,” Sisneros said. “I really like it. I’ve had the chance to travel, meet new people, and the company takes care of us. Safety is a huge focus — it’s really a lifestyle. We’re trained to be safe not just at work, but outside of it too. It’s one of the best jobs I’ve ever had.”
Vestas makes it easy to balance work and family. “I work six days a week, but the company is really flexible,” Sisneros said. “If there’s a family event, a birthday, or an emergency, they make sure I can be there. Family is a big priority for them, and that makes a huge difference. My wife has been amazing through all of this, and my kids are awesome too — their support, along with the company’s, makes it all work.”
For Sisneros, one of the most rewarding parts of the clean energy sector is the people. “We spend more time with each other than we do with our own families, so it really feels like one big family,” he explained. “Everyone is willing to teach and help each other out. In construction, sometimes it was harder to ask questions, but in wind, people make it easy.”
The culture of safety reinforces that sense of trust. “We get excellent training — even more in-depth than some firefighters or EMTs,” he said. “I used to be afraid of heights, but the training and support helped me get over it. I feel safe, but I also think it’s important to keep a little fear. It keeps you cautious and prevents complacency. That’s why we have safety meetings every morning — to go over issues, hazards, and lessons learned.”
Though he hasn’t had many run-ins with skeptics, Sisneros has encountered occasional misinformation about wind power. “One guy once told me it’s so windy out here because of the giant fans we put up,” he laughed. “I explained that turbines work like a gas generator — but instead of using gas as fuel, they use wind.”
For now, Sisneros is focused on growing in his role at Vestas, where both the technical challenges and personal connections keep him motivated. “This really does feel like family,” he said. “I know I can call up a coworker outside of work, and nine times out of ten they’ll be there to help. That kind of support makes all the difference.”
