Wind Technician Any Level - Hancock: Garner, IA

NextEra Energy•Garner, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a permanent, non-travel position at Hancock Wind near Garner, Iowa. Wind Technicians perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and associated equipment to support safe, reliable, and optimal wind farm operations. The role focuses on field-based equipment maintenance and diagnostics, long-term reliability, and profitability. Technicians work with the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems of wind turbine components; replace mechanical and electrical components; interpret schematics and fault reports; and use diagnostic tools. They also maintain power generation reports and service logs in a computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems. The position works under direct supervision and includes responsibility for safe fieldwork, equipment and tooling upkeep, and completion of required training. The technician may also support site operations, safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, turbine availability, continuous improvement initiatives, team development, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. A successful candidate represents NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with customers.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
At least 0 years of experience required.
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.
Complete electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
Interpret fault reports and schematics, use diagnostic tools, maintain power generation reports and service logs, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
Perform fieldwork in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations and implement safety policy instructions.
Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
Manage personal training schedules and complete required training within designated time frames.
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.
Recruit and develop other technicians as part of ongoing team development.
Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with customers.
Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.