Wind Technician Any Level - Cedar Bluff Wind: Brownell, KS

NextEra Energy•Brownell, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NextEra Energy is hiring a Wind Technician for a permanent, non-travel position at Irish Cedar Bluff Wind near Brownell, Kansas. The technician is part of the field team responsible for safe, reliable wind farm operations, including maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of wind turbines and associated equipment. The work involves understanding turbine mechanical and electrical systems, including hydraulics; replacing components; interpreting schematics and fault reports; using diagnostic tools; maintaining service and power-generation records in computer databases; and monitoring turbine performance and SCADA systems. The role works under direct supervision and includes preventative maintenance and repair of wind power-generation equipment, electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting, and care of company equipment, facilities, and tools. The technician also supports safety and environmental practices, operational improvement work, training and team development, reporting, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. The position requires the ability to climb a wind turbine 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.
Post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Perform regular preventative maintenance and repairs on wind turbine power-generation equipment.
Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
Apply a basic understanding of technical and process functions.
Manage personal training schedules and complete required training within designated time frames.
Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Execute fieldwork safely and in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and company safety instructions.
Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Support the site manager with timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
Collaborate with internal NextEra users on maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
Represent NextEra Energy positively in the community and with customers.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power-generation reports and service logs in computer databases, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Recruit and develop technicians to support ongoing team development.