Wind Technician Any Level - Little Cotton Cluster: Hastings, NE

NextEra Energy•Campbell, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports Cottonwood/Little Cotton Wind operations near Blue Hill, Nebraska, approximately 20 miles south of Hastings. Wind Technicians perform field-based maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and associated power-generation equipment to support safe, reliable, and profitable wind farm operations. The role involves working with the mechanical and electrical systems of turbine components, including hydraulic systems, replacing components, interpreting schematics and fault reports, using diagnostic tools, maintaining service and power-generation records, and monitoring turbine performance and SCADA systems. Work is performed under direct supervision. The technician follows company safety policies and applicable OSHA regulations, contributes to a strong safety culture, and may support reporting, turbine availability, maintenance improvements, and team development. The role also includes maintaining company equipment, facilities, and tools; completing required training; and representing NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with customers.

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 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 instructions and conduct fieldwork in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Support timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
Collaborate with internal NextEra teams on planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power-generation reports and service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Represent NextEra Energy positively in the community and with customers.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.