Wind Technician III- Horse Hollow- Sweetwater, TX

NextEra Energy•Sweetwater, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Join the leading 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, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include: Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable 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.

Requirements

High School Grad / GED
0+ years of experience
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet
Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and other associated equipment.
Understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine components.
Replace mechanical and electrical components.
Understand schematics and use appropriate diagnostic tools.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Perform regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment.
Complete electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Maintain all company supplied equipment, facilities and tooling.
Apply basic understanding of the technical and process functions.
Manage own training schedules and meet all training requirements within designated time frames.
Meet attendance requirements.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Implement Operation Safety Policy Instructions.
Conduct field work in compliance with OSHA applicable regulations.
Encourage good employee safety practices and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture.
Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Recruit and develop other technicians for the ongoing development of the team.
Support the site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
Collaborate 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.
Present a positive, professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer.