PGD Technical Services Specialist - Renewable Energy Technical Trainer

NextEra Energy•Urbandale, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Power Generation Division (PGD) Technical Services Specialist (Renewable Energy Technical Trainer) will be based out of our Renewable Training Center (RTC) in Urbandale, IA. This individual will support the continued development and implementation of the Power Generation Renewables training program. The successful candidate will contribute as a wind and solar trainer to all renewable technicians through classroom, remote and hands on. The position will support the business unit goal of an injury free workplace by providing safety training.

Requirements

High School Grad / GED
Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
2+ years of experience
0+ years of Supervisor/Management Experience

Nice To Haves

Previous renewable training experience and or advanced renewable technician experience
Strong understanding of PGD processes as well as PGD Wind, Solar, and Renewable training programs
Experience with Vestas V47/V80/V90 platforms preferred
Innovative and willing to adapt new techniques and methods to support a growing fleet
Individual may be required to travel within US & Canada
Possess an expert level of knowledge and skills for all facets of operation and troubleshooting abilities of PGD technologies
Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine and solar components
Understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools
Ability to work up tower
Ability to perform as an instructor in group and individual settings and must have the ability to develop and deliver training material

Responsibilities

Provides full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel
Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and/or upgrade
Analyzes and identifies the root cause of - and implements comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues
Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design, and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools
Develops new (and improves existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity, reducing risk of system failure, promoting efficiency in work flow, and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets
Establishes, documents, and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel
Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
Performs other job-related duties as assigned