Wind Technician: Field Maintenance & Safety Leader

NextEra Energy; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Provided

401k & Pension

Job summary

NextEra Energy is hiring a Wind Technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and related equipment at our Crystal Lake Wind site in Britt, IA.

The role focuses on safe field-based maintenance, electrical and hydraulic systems, and interpreting fault reports. Candidates should have 1.5+ years in a technical field or a technical certificate, with a valid non-CDL driver’s license and ability to climb turbines up to 300 feet. Relocation may be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED required.
• Experience: 1.5+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

NextEra Energy is hiring a Wind Technician to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and related equipment at our Crystal Lake Wind site in Britt, IA.

The role focuses on safe field-based maintenance, electrical and hydraulic systems, and interpreting fault reports. Candidates should have 1.5+ years in a technical field or a technical certificate, with a valid non-CDL driver’s license and ability to climb turbines up to 300 feet. Relocation may be provided.