Wind Field Service Technician III (Entry Level) - White Hills Windfarm

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Arizona; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Wind Field Service Technician to maintain wind turbine generators. This role involves extensive travel and performing maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and be able to climb heights up to 300 feet. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401k & pension benefits

Career development opportunities

Relocation benefits if applicable

Qualifications

• 0+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) required.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively with little or no notice within the entire company fleet.
• Perform maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment.
• Complete Safety Mentor training curriculum within 6 months.

Skills

Ability to climb wind turbines

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

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.

Join the nation's largest infrastructure developer 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 White Hills Windfarm near White Hills, AZ 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.

Job Overview

Employees in this entry-level role perform maintenance and repair activities on wind turbine generators. Individuals conduct precision measurement, generator alignment, bearing replacement, and torque checks.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under direct supervision:

• 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

NextEra 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.

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.