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Wind Technician III - Cedar Springs: Douglas, WYDate: Apr 25, 2024Location(s): Douglas, WY, US, 82633Company: NextEra EnergyRequisition ID: 79777is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.Position Specific DescriptionJoin the world’s leading generator of wind energy as a Wind Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind Technician, you will be the critical front line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance, and diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include:
Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encouraging good employee safety practices, and driving an unparalleled employee safety culture
Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of the team
Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability
Collaborating closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation-focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance
Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer
We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension), and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available.We look forward to reviewing your application and are very excited at the prospect of you joining our high-performance team!Job OverviewEmployees in this role perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and other associated equipment. Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine components. This position replaces mechanical and electrical components, understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder direct supervision:
Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment
Completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities and tooling
Applies basic understanding of the technical and process functions
Manages own training schedules and meets all training requirements within designated time frames
Able to meet attendance requirements
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Experience: 0+ years
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet
Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree
Employee Group: Non ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/SolarOrganization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLCRelocation Provided: Yes, if applicableNextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see ourfor more information.
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