Wind Technician III (Entry Level) at High Lonesome Wind in Willard, NM
About The Position
The Wind Technician performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and associated equipment. The role focuses on safe, field-based maintenance and diagnostics to support reliable, optimal, and profitable wind farm operations. The technician works with the mechanical and electrical systems of wind turbine components, including hydraulic systems; replaces mechanical and electrical components; interprets schematics and fault reports; uses diagnostic tools; maintains power-generation reports and service logs in a computer database; and monitors turbine performance and SCADA systems. This is a permanent, non-travel position located at High Lonesome Wind in Willard, New Mexico. The technician works under direct supervision and supports safe operations, turbine availability, and the ongoing development and performance of the site and team.
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.
- Ability to complete a post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Perform regular preventive maintenance and repairs on wind turbine power-generation equipment.
- Complete electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
- Apply a basic understanding of technical and process functions.
- Manage training schedules and complete required training within designated time frames.
- Meet attendance requirements.
- Implement operation safety policy instructions and conduct fieldwork in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
- Encourage safe employee practices and contribute to the employee safety culture.
- 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 operation-focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
- Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with the customer.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Bonus
- 401(k)
- Pension
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Relocation benefits may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
