Wind Technician Any Level - Clearwater Wind: Miles City, MT

NextEra Energy•Miles City, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NextEra Energy is hiring a Wind Technician for a permanent, non-travel position at Clearwater Wind near Miles City, Montana. The role supports safe and optimal wind farm operations, with a focus on field-based maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, long-term equipment reliability, and profitability. Technicians work on wind turbines and associated equipment, including their electrical and hydraulic systems, replace mechanical and electrical components, interpret schematics and fault reports, and use diagnostic tools. The role also includes maintaining power-generation reports and service logs in a computer database and monitoring turbine performance and SCADA systems. Under direct supervision, the technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs, completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting, and maintains company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tools. The role also includes managing required training, meeting attendance requirements, and performing other assigned duties. Additional responsibilities include supporting safety and environmental compliance and reporting, contributing to operational improvement projects, developing technicians, and collaborating with internal teams on maintenance, performance, and financial objectives. The position represents NextEra Energy professionally in the local 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.
Must complete 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.
Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems.
Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
Apply a basic understanding of technical and process functions.
Manage training schedules and complete training requirements within designated time frames.
Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Implement operation safety policies and conduct fieldwork in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
Support safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Recruit and develop other technicians.
Collaborate with internal teams on maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
Interpret fault reports, maintain power-generation reports and service logs in a computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with customers.