Principal Wind Technician- Any Location

NextEra Energy Resources; Cisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Principal Wind Technician to lead field maintenance and troubleshooting for wind turbines across the US fleet. The role requires 50% travel and focuses on safe, reliable operation, diagnostics, and long-term performance improvements.

The technician will replace mechanical and electrical components, interpret fault reports, and support turbine availability with SCADA and data logging, reporting to site management and collaborating with internal teams.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED required.
• 7+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program.
• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval required.
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) required.
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment.
• Completes advanced electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
• Applies advanced understanding of the technical and process functions including leadership competencies.
• Serves as qualified reliever in the absence of site management.
• Leads teams in Quality Improvement (QI) projects.
• Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor.
• Completes special projects or complex task assignments.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

SCADA monitoring

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Requisition ID: 96960
NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

As a Principal Wind Technician on the Renewable Central Maintenance Team you will be the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of wind farm operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment troubleshooting, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. This role can be based out of any NextEra wind site in the US Fleet and will require 50% travel. Additional duties may include:

• Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture
• Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
• Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of 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

Job Overview

Employees in this role perform advanced 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 & Responsibilities

• Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment
• Completes advanced electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling
• Applies advanced understanding of the technical and process functions including leadership competencies
• Serves as qualified reliever in the absence of site management
• Leads teams in Quality Improvement (QI) projects
• Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor
• Completes special projects or complex task assignments
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 7+ years ina technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program
• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar

Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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