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

NextEra Energy • Douglas, WY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is hiring a Wind Technician III for a stationary wind technician position in the Douglas, Wyoming area at Cedar Springs I & III. The technician works on the front line of wind farm operations, performing field-based maintenance and diagnostics to support the safe, reliable, and profitable operation of wind turbines and associated equipment.

The position performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and related equipment. Work includes electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, component replacement, interpreting schematics and fault reports, using diagnostic tools, maintaining service and power-generation records, and monitoring turbine performance and SCADA systems. The role works under direct supervision and supports site operations, safety, environmental and financial reporting, turbine availability, and team development. The position involves working outdoors and at heights, including climbing wind turbines up to 300 feet.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: 0+ years.
• Valid non-CDL driver's license.
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.
• Successful completion of a post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation.
• Ability to work outdoors and at heights in varying elements.
• Basic understanding of technical and process functions.
• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbine electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Execute Safety Management System procedures and instructions and conduct field work in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
• Promote safe employee practices and contribute to a strong employee safety culture.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance and repairs on wind turbine power-generation equipment, including routine annual turbine maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components such as relays, breakers, contactors, cards, and related hardware.
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical components, including motors and gear drives, and work with turbine hydraulics.
• Complete electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting and replace mechanical and electrical components as needed.
• Interpret schematics and fault reports and use appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Maintain power-generation reports and service logs in the computer database, 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 contribute to ongoing team development.
• Manage personal training schedules and meet training requirements within designated time frames.
• Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects and in career development and Partners in Performance programs.
• Represent NextEra Energy positively in the community and with the customer.
• Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to employees and their eligible family members; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
• Relocation provided if applicable.

What This Job Offers

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