Leadership Development Program- Wind Operations

NextEra Energy•Sacramento, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

In the role of the Associate Wind Site Manager, you will assume responsibility for all operational facets on the maintenance and repair of a wind power plant facility. Your chief priority will be ensuring the team's safety while concurrently focusing on maximizing performance and profitability per the operational framework. This will necessitate devising and executing strategies to elevate maintenance practices, diagnostic capabilities, and overall operational efficiency, resulting in heightened customer satisfaction and reduced service expenditures. The next Leadership Development Program cohort will begin on November 3rd, 2026. The candidate selection process will take place throughout March and April. Onboarding will be held at our Renewable Training Center in Iowa for 3 weeks. Once complete, candidates will return home to begin the Leadership Development Program- Wind Operations. Please see below for more details. Learn more about our Wind Operations and asset locations- NextEra Energy- Wind Operations PDF Additionally, your duties may encompass: Initial 5 month rotational program includes training and rotational assignments between 2 of our current facilities to learn our core business. Travel may include 3 weeks away from home at a time. Upon completion of leadership program, final site assignment may be anywhere in our US portfolio Enforcing the implementation of Operational Safety Policy Instructions, ensuring field work aligns with regulations, promoting sound employee safety practices, and fostering a culture of unparalleled employee safety. Actively engaging in and leading Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects. Recruiting, nurturing, retaining, guiding, and advancing resources at sites to uphold professional standards and foster team development within a matrix environment. Assuming accountability for all aspects of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability. Collaborating closely with internal NextEra stakeholders to devise and execute operation-focused feedback and solutions for both planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development initiatives, and financial performance. Serving as a positive and professional representative of NextEra Energy within the community and in interactions with customers. Overseeing the performance of wind field operations within the designated contractual scope of responsibilities for external customers and stakeholders. Climbing Wind Turbines (Candidate must have the ability to climb)

Requirements

High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
2+ years of experience
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Ability to climb Wind Turbines

Nice To Haves

Fluent in English.
Demonstrated adaptability to different geographic locations for potential future roles.
At least five years of hands-on experience in leading field services operations, preferably within wind turbines or rotating equipment.
Proficiency in collaborating effectively within a complex organizational structure and across all levels of the Company.
Strong executive presentation skills.
Quality Tools and Techniques, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
Proficient in network infrastructure, communication protocols, and web technology.
Established track record of managing profit and loss responsibilities.
Exceptional analytical capabilities and a track record of thriving in cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for all operational facets on the maintenance and repair of a wind power plant facility.
Ensure the team's safety while concurrently focusing on maximizing performance and profitability per the operational framework.
Devise and execute strategies to elevate maintenance practices, diagnostic capabilities, and overall operational efficiency, resulting in heightened customer satisfaction and reduced service expenditures.
Participate in initial 5-month rotational program including training and rotational assignments between 2 facilities to learn the core business. Travel may include 3 weeks away from home at a time.
Enforce the implementation of Operational Safety Policy Instructions, ensuring field work aligns with regulations, promoting sound employee safety practices, and fostering a culture of unparalleled employee safety.
Actively engage in and lead Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Recruit, nurture, retain, guide, and advance resources at sites to uphold professional standards and foster team development within a matrix environment.
Assume accountability for all aspects of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
Collaborate closely with internal NextEra stakeholders to devise and execute operation-focused feedback and solutions for both planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development initiatives, and financial performance.
Serve as a positive and professional representative of NextEra Energy within the community and in interactions with customers.
Oversee the performance of wind field operations within the designated contractual scope of responsibilities for external customers and stakeholders.
Climb Wind Turbines.
Monitor, control, and forecast plant budgets and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.
Interface with land owners, utilities, regulatory agencies, and local government and community representatives.
Maintain all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
Ensure compliance to all company safety and environmental policies.
Perform other collateral duties in support of the Power Generation Division (PGD) portfolio.
Use computer based applications.
Complete reports and paperwork.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.