Wind Technician II - Hubbard II - Malone, TX

NextEra Energy Resources; Malone (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

401k

Pension

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Wind Technician for a permanent role in Mt. Calm, Texas. You will perform field-based maintenance, diagnostics, and long-term reliability improvements on wind turbines and related equipment.

The role requires climbing turbines up to 300 feet, adherence to Safety Management System procedures, and collaboration with internal teams to improve maintenance, performance, and financial outcomes. Relocation may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 1.5+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program.
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) required.
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine equipment.
• Conduct electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Maintain company equipment, facilities and tooling.
• Apply technical and process knowledge to tasks.
• Manage own training schedules and meet requirements.
• Attend to attendance and related duties as needed.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Work at heights

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Diagnostic tools

Tablet operation

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.

Position Specific Description

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

Duties: 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, and long-term reliability and profitability.

• Executing Safety Management System procedures and instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encouraging good employee safety practices, and driving 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 maintainances 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.

• We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension), and career development and advancement opportunities.
• Relocation benefits may also be available.

Join NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Team.

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 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• 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

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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