Wind Technician I (Advanced Level) - Ninnescah Wind - Pratt, KS

NextEra Energy; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Wind Technician to oversee safe, reliable operation of wind farm equipment. You will perform field-based maintenance, diagnostics, and component replacements to protect turbine availability and performance.

Join a leading renewable energy company focused on safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have technical training, the ability to climb towers, and a valid driver’s license. On-site roles in wind facilities are common.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: HS diploma or GED; technical certificate/degree preferred.
• 3+ years in a technical field or equivalent training required.
• Must be able to climb wind turbines up to 300 feet.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative maintenance and repairs on wind turbine power generation equipment.
• Conduct electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Maintain company equipment, facilities, and tooling.
• Apply quality improvement concepts and safety mentorship.
• Provide oversight to other personnel and support safety culture.
• Support site management with maintenance, reporting, and turbine availability.

Skills

Technical experience

Tower climbing up to 300 feet

Driver's license

Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or 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. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

Join the world’s leading generator of renewable energy as a Wind Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind Technician you will be on the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm site operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance and diagnostics, as well as the long-term reliability and profitability of the equipment.

Additional duties may include:

• Executing Safety Management System procedures and instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture
• Working outdoors and at heights inside and outside of the elements.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components; like relays, breakers, contactors, cards and/or hardware of that nature.
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical components; like motors, gear drives and/or anything mechanical in nature.
• Perform routine annual preventative maintenances of wind turbine components.
• Operation of the tablet that is provided to each technician
• 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
• Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of team
• Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, maintenance, financial reporting, and turbine availability
• Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer
• Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
• Active participation in the career development and Partners in Performance programs driving the annual merit & incentives rewards.

Job Overview

Employees in this role perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and other associated equipment. Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine components. This position replaces mechanical and electrical components, understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under general supervision:

• 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 advanced understanding of the technical and process functions as well as a basic understanding of Quality Improvement (QI) processes
• Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor
• Demonstrates mastery of process and technical skills and problem solving expertise by way of board review
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 3+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program
• Ability to climb wind turbines up to 300 feet
• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree

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

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

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