Wind Field Service Technician I

Location(s): Minco, OK, US, 73059

Position Specific Description

Employees in this role apply experience in removing and replacing wind turbine generators and gearboxes to perform major maintenance and repair activities on wind turbine generator sets. This includes replacement or up tower repair of major components including main shafts, gearboxes, blades, and generators.

The ideal location for this candidate would be in the central United States and within driving distance to a wind site. This position includes 80% travel.

Join the NextEra Energy Power Generation Team

Job Overview
Employees in this role perform maintenance and repair activities on wind turbine generators. Individuals conduct precision measurement, generator alignment, bearing replacement, and torque checks.

Job Duties & Responsibilities
Under general supervision:

Travels extensively with little or no notice within the entire company fleet
Performs maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment with qualified leader experience
Performs electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling
Applies an advanced understanding of all technical and process functions as well as a solid understanding of the Quality Improvement (QI) processes
Provides oversight to other personnel and serves in the capacity of Safety Mentor
Functions as a quality mentor and facilitates lead yellow belt training within team
Participates as team leader by organizing pre and post job meetings, communicating with site management, and ordering parts/materials
Leads daily crew meetings as required
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
Valid Driver’s License (NON CDL)
Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet
Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree