Wind Technician I Adv. Level (High Banks)

Requisition ID: 95106

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Position Specific Description

Join the world's leading generator of wind energy 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.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

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Employee Group: Non ExemptEmployee Type: Full TimeJob Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/SolarOrganization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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