Wind Technician Any Level - Irish Creek Wind: Frankfort, KS

NextEra Energy•Frankfort, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NextEra Energy Resources is hiring a Wind Technician for Irish Creek Wind near Frankfort, Kansas. This is a permanent, non-travel position. The technician is a frontline contributor responsible for safe, reliable wind farm operations, with a primary focus on field-based equipment maintenance and diagnostics and on long-term reliability and profitability. Employees in this role maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbines and associated equipment. They work with the mechanical and electrical systems of turbine components, including hydraulics; replace mechanical and electrical components; interpret schematics and fault reports; use diagnostic tools; maintain power-generation reports and service logs in a computer database; and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems. Under general supervision, the technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs, completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting, maintains company-supplied equipment and facilities, and meets training and attendance requirements. The role also supports safety, environmental and financial reporting, turbine availability, team development, operational improvement, and positive relationships with customers and the community. Competitive pay, bonus, benefits including a 401(k) and pension, and career development and advancement opportunities are offered. Relocation benefits may be available if applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1.5 years of experience in a technical field, or completion of a technical certificate or degree program.
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 meet attendance requirements.

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.
Carry out fieldwork safely and in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
Support employee safety practices and contribute to a strong 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, environmental, and financial reporting and turbine availability.
Collaborate with internal NextEra users on operational 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.
Manage personal training schedules and complete required training within designated time frames.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power-generation reports and computer-based service logs, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.