Wind Technician: Field Maintenance & Safety Champion

NextEra Energy, Inc.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Benefits package (401k & pension)

Job summary

NextEra Energy, Crowned Ridge Wind near Watertown, SD, seeks a Wind Technician. This non-travel permanent role focuses on safe, reliable maintenance of wind turbines and related equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems.

You will work to ensure turbine availability and contribute to safety, environmental, and financial reporting. Join a large energy leader offering competitive pay, bonus, and benefits, with relocation support if applicable.

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.

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.
• Aplies 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.

Skills

Climb wind turbine

Driver's license (non CDL)

Electrical & mechanical troubleshoot

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

NextEra Energy, Crowned Ridge Wind near Watertown, SD, seeks a Wind Technician. This non-travel permanent role focuses on safe, reliable maintenance of wind turbines and related equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems.

You will work to ensure turbine availability and contribute to safety, environmental, and financial reporting. Join a large energy leader offering competitive pay, bonus, and benefits, with relocation support if applicable.