Wind Technician I - Hubbard II - Malone,TX

NextEra Energy Resources; Malone (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Provided

401k

Pension

Career development

Job summary

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a permanent Wind Technician based in Mt. Calm, Texas. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbines and related equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

You will interpret fault reports, update service logs, monitor SCADA performance, and collaborate on improvements and safety initiatives. The successful candidate will perform preventative maintenance, assist with project work, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED is required.
• Completion of a technical certificate/degree is acceptable as alternative.
• Associate's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs regular maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment.
• Electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Maintains company equipment, facilities, and tooling.
• Oversees safety and mentors others as needed.
• Supports site manager with safety, environmental, and financial reporting.

Education

High School Grad / 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

This is a permanent wind tech position located in Mt. Calm, Texas.

Duties

• 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

• 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

Benefits

• We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension), and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available.
• NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
• Employee Group: Non Exempt
• 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.

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