Wind Technician I (All Levels) - Graham, TX

VetJobs; Graham (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Pension

Career development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC in Graham, Texas seeks a Wind Technician to maintain and repair wind turbines and related equipment. You will interpret fault reports, monitor turbine performance, and support safety and environmental reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in a technical field or a technical certificate/degree, ability to climb turbines up to 300 feet, and a valid non-CDL driver's license. On-site position with strong safety expectations.

Qualifications

• High School/GED is required.
• 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).

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.
• Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor.
• Demonstrates attendance requirements and performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Position Specific Description

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, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability.

Additional Duties May Include

• Implementing Operation Safety Policy 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
• Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
• Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of the team
• Supporting the 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 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.

Auto req ID

484702BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

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

No

City

Graham

State

Texas

Job_Category

Technician

Job Code

Technician_ _Technician

Affiliate Sponsor

NextEra Energy