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

NextEra Energy•Frankfort, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent, non-travel position at Irish Creek Wind near Frankfort, Kansas. Wind Technicians perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and associated equipment, with a focus on safe field execution, equipment diagnostics, reliability, and profitability. The role requires understanding wind turbine mechanics, electrical systems, and hydraulic maintenance; replacing mechanical and electrical components; interpreting schematics and fault reports; using diagnostic tools; maintaining power generation reports and service logs in a computer database; and monitoring turbine performance and SCADA systems. Under general supervision, the technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs, troubleshoots electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems, maintains company equipment and facilities, and completes required training. The role also supports site operations and reporting, contributes to safety and continuous-improvement efforts, collaborates with internal teams on maintenance and performance solutions, and represents NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with customers.

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.

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.
Replace mechanical and electrical components and use schematics and diagnostic tools.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports and service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Implement Operation Safety Policy Instructions and conduct fieldwork in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
Encourage safe work practices and contribute to the employee safety culture.
Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Recruit and develop other technicians.
Support the site manager with timely safety, environmental, and financial reporting and turbine availability.
Collaborate with internal NextEra users on solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
Manage personal training schedules and meet training requirements within designated time frames.
Meet attendance requirements.
Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with the customer.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.