Wind Technician III (Entry Level) at Golden Hills Wind in Livermore, CA
About The Position
This onsite Wind Technician III position is based at Golden Hills Wind in Livermore, California. The technician performs maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and associated equipment, supporting safe and reliable wind farm operations. Work includes field-based equipment maintenance and diagnostics, routine preventive maintenance, and replacement of mechanical and electrical components. Technicians interpret schematics and fault reports, use diagnostic tools, maintain service and power-generation records in computer databases, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems. The role involves working outdoors and at heights, including climbing wind turbines up to 300 feet, and collaborating with internal teams and site leadership on maintenance, safety, environmental reporting, turbine availability, and performance. The position is under direct supervision and includes managing required training and supporting the development of other technicians.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid non-CDL driver's license.
- Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.
- Complete a post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation.
- Meet attendance requirements and complete required training within designated time frames.
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.
- Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components, including relays, breakers, contactors, cards, and related hardware.
- Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical components, including motors and gear drives.
- Perform routine annual preventive maintenance on wind turbine components.
- Operate the tablet supplied to each technician.
- Collaborate with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operations-focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
- Recruit and develop other technicians to support ongoing team development.
- Support the site manager with timely safety and environmental reporting, maintenance, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
- Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with the customer.
- Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
- Participate in career development and Partners in Performance programs.
- 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.
- Manage personal training schedules and complete required training within designated time frames.
- Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Interpret fault reports, maintain power-generation reports and service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
- Replace mechanical and electrical components and use appropriate diagnostic tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
