Wind Technician III — On-Site Field Specialist

NextEra Energy; Birds Landing (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a Wind Technician III (Entry Level) for an on-site role in Birds Landing, CA. You will perform field-based maintenance and diagnostics on wind turbine equipment, ensuring safe and optimal site operations.

Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and collaboration with the team to improve reliability and performance. Requires climbing turbines up to 300 feet and OSHA-compliant safety practices.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or GED required.
• 0+ years experience in wind tech or related role preferred.
• Valid Driver's License (non CDL) required.
• Ability to climb wind turbine up to 300 feet.
• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval required.

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 technical and process functions.
• Manages own training schedules and meets training requirements.
• Able to meet attendance requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Climb wind turbine

OSHA safety

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Grad / GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

NextEra Energy is seeking a Wind Technician III (Entry Level) for an on-site role in Birds Landing, CA. You will perform field-based maintenance and diagnostics on wind turbine equipment, ensuring safe and optimal site operations.

Responsibilities include electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and collaboration with the team to improve reliability and performance. Requires climbing turbines up to 300 feet and OSHA-compliant safety practices.