Sr Wind Technician
This is a permanent wind tech position located in Mt. Calm, Texas.
Join the nations 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, and diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include:
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.
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
Under limited 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 including leadership competencies
Serves as qualified reliever in the absence of site management
Leads teams in Quality Improvement (QI) projects
Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor
Completes special projects or complex task assignments
Ability to meet attendance requirements
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Experience: 5+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program
Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
Valid Driver’s License (NON CDL)
Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree
