Wind Technician I

NextEra Energy • Tehachapi, CA

281d • $63,200 - $94,800

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today. This position will be based in Tehachapi, CA. Join the world's leading generator of wind energy 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, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability.

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

• Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive 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 the 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
• Performing regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment
• Completing electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintaining all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling
• Applying advanced understanding of the technical and process functions as well as a basic understanding of Quality Improvement (QI) processes
• Providing oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor
• Demonstrating mastery of process and technical skills and problem solving expertise by way of board review
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus
• Benefits (including 401k & Pension)
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Relocation benefits may also be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: High school or GED