Wind Technician III (Entry Level) at Cedar Springs I & III in Douglas, WY

NextEra Energy•Douglas, WY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a stationary wind technician position in the Douglas, Wyoming area. The Wind Technician works on the front line of wind farm operations, ensuring safe and optimal performance through field-based maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role supports the long-term reliability and profitability of wind turbine equipment and associated systems, under direct supervision. The technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs on wind turbine power generation equipment; troubleshoots electrical, electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic components; replaces components; interprets fault reports; and monitors turbine performance and SCADA systems. The role also includes maintaining power generation reports and computer-based service logs, maintaining company-provided equipment and tools, completing required training, and supporting safety, environmental, maintenance, and operational reporting. Work takes place outdoors and at heights, including inside and outside wind turbines.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid non-CDL driver’s license.
Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.
Ability to complete a post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Execute Safety Management System procedures and instructions, comply with applicable OSHA regulations, promote safe work practices, and support a strong employee safety culture.
Perform field-based maintenance, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and associated equipment.
Perform regular preventive maintenance and repairs on wind turbine power generation equipment, including routine annual maintenance of turbine components.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components such as relays, breakers, contactors, cards, and related hardware.
Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical components such as motors and gear drives, as well as hydraulic systems.
Replace mechanical and electrical components, understand schematics, and use appropriate diagnostic tools.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports and computer-based service logs, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Operate the tablet provided to each technician.
Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
Collaborate with internal NextEra users on operational feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
Support the site manager with timely safety and environmental reporting, maintenance, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
Recruit and develop other technicians and participate in career development and Partners in Performance programs.
Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Manage personal training schedules and complete required training within designated time frames.
Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with the customer.