Wind Field Service Technician III

NextEra Energy Resources; Limon (CO); Remote; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading force in renewable energy as a Wind Field Service Technician. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the optimal performance of wind farms while prioritizing safety and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include maintaining and troubleshooting wind turbine equipment, as well as collaborating with a dynamic team to drive operational excellence. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in a rapidly growing industry. If you're passionate about renewable energy and ready to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

401k Plan

Pension Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Relocation Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to climb wind turbines up to 300 feet.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on wind turbine equipment.
• Travel extensively to support multiple wind sites.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Field Equipment Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Wind Turbine Equipment

Safety Equipment

Job description

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Wind Field Service Technician III

Date: Apr 30, 2025

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 87511

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

Position Specific Description

Join the world’s leading generator of wind energy as a Wind Field Service Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind Field Service 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, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. This role will be based at Limon Wind Farm near Limon, CO and will require 100% traveling within the area supporting multiple wind sites. Additional duties may include:

• Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork 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 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.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Travels extensively with little or no notice within the entire company fleet
• Performs maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment
• Performs electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling
• Completes Safety Mentor training curriculum with 6 months of initial hire
• Completes Wind Field Service Technician III training curriculum within first year
• Ability 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

The base pay for this position is $48,000.00to $72,000.00per year. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

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

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here to see our benefits.

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