Wind Field Service Technician III (Travel) - Bronco Plains - Flagler, CO
About The Position
This is a traveling wind technician position based out of Flagler, Colorado, requiring four weeks of travel followed by one week at home. The Wind Field Service Technician is responsible for safe, field-based maintenance and diagnostics to support the optimal performance, long-term reliability, and profitability of wind farm operations. The role performs maintenance and repair activities on wind turbine generators, including precision measurement, generator alignment, bearing replacement, torque checks, and electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting. Work is performed under direct supervision, and travel across the company fleet may be extensive and with little or no notice. The technician supports safe and reliable operations by following applicable safety policies and OSHA regulations, maintaining company equipment and tooling, and completing required training. Other responsibilities include supporting site reporting and turbine availability, participating in process improvement, helping develop technicians, collaborating on maintenance and improvement solutions, and representing NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with customers.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Zero or more years of experience.
- Valid non-CDL driver's license.
- Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.
- Must complete a post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation.
- Ability to travel extensively, including with little or no notice.
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Implement Operation Safety Policy Instructions and conduct fieldwork in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
- Encourage good employee safety practices and contribute to a strong employee safety culture.
- Perform maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment.
- Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Conduct precision measurement, generator alignment, bearing replacement, and torque checks.
- Travel extensively, with little or no notice, throughout the company fleet.
- Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
- Complete the Safety Mentor training curriculum within six months of initial hire.
- Complete the Wind Field Service Technician III training curriculum within the first year.
- Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
- Recruit and develop other technicians to support ongoing team development.
- Support the site manager with timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
- Collaborate with internal NextEra users on operational feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
- Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with customers.
- Meet attendance requirements.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored benefits.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
