Wind Technician (Advanced Level) - Hancock: Garner, IA

NextEra Energy•Garner, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description This is a non-travel permanent position located in Garner, IA Join the nation's 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: Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encouraging good employee safety practices, and driving an unparalleled employee safety culture Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of the team Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability 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 Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension), and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available. Join the NextEra Energy Power Generation TeamJob OverviewEmployees 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.

Requirements

High School Grad / GED
Experience: 3+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program
Ability to climb wind turbines up to 300 feet
Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

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 as well as a basic understanding of Quality Improvement (QI) processes
Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor
Demonstrates mastery of process and technical skills and problem solving expertise by way of board review
Ability to meet attendance requirements
Performs other job-related duties as assigned