Wind Technician Any Level - Hancock: Garner, IA

NextEra Energy; Garner (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Employee benefits

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Wind Technician for Hancock Wind near Garner, IA. This non-travel, permanent role focuses on safe field maintenance, diagnostics, and turbine availability.

You will perform preventive maintenance, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and contribute to safety, environmental reporting, and team development. Relocation benefits may be available.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or GED.
• 0+ years of experience.
• Valid non-CDL driver’s license required.
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.
• Post-offer Functional Capacity Eval required.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment.
• Completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Maintains all company equipment, facilities and tooling.
• Applies basic understanding of technical and process functions.
• Manages own training schedules and meets training requirements.
• Able to meet attendance requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to climb turbine

Driver's license (non CDL)

0+ years experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Job description

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Wind Technician Any Level - Hancock: Garner, IA

Date: Oct 24, 2026

Location(s): Garner, IA, US, 50438

Company: NextEra Energy

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

This is a non-travel permanent position located in Hancock Wind near Garner, IA

Join the nation's largest infrastructure developer 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

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

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

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. 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 [e-mail] , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

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