Wind Technician I (Advanced Level) at Roadrunner Wind in Cisco, TX

NextEra Energy • Cisco, TX

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About The Position

This is a stationary wind technician position in the Cisco, Texas area. The Wind Technician is on the front line of wind farm operations, ensuring the safe and optimal performance of turbines and associated equipment. The role focuses on field-based maintenance and diagnostics, equipment reliability, and the profitability and availability of the equipment.

Under general supervision, the technician performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and related equipment. The role requires understanding the electrical and mechanical systems of turbine components, including hydraulics; replacing 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.

The position involves outdoor work and working at heights, including climbing wind turbines up to 300 feet. The technician also helps maintain safe work practices, provides oversight and safety mentoring to other personnel, supports site reporting and operations, and contributes to team development and continuous-improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in a technical field, or completion of a technical certificate or degree program.
• Ability to climb wind turbines up to 300 feet.
• Post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation.
• Valid non-CDL driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Execute Safety Management System procedures and instructions, comply with applicable OSHA regulations, encourage safe work practices, and support a strong employee safety culture.
• Perform field-based maintenance and diagnostics to support the safe and optimal performance of wind farm equipment.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components, including relays, breakers, contactors, cards, and related hardware.
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical components, including motors and gear drives.
• Perform routine annual preventative maintenance on wind turbine components.
• Operate the tablet provided to technicians.
• Collaborate with internal NextEra users on operations-focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
• Recruit and develop other technicians and support ongoing team development.
• Support the site manager with timely safety and environmental reporting, maintenance, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
• Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with the customer.
• Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects, and in career development and Partners in Performance programs.
• 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.
• Apply technical and process knowledge and a basic understanding of Quality Improvement processes.
• Provide oversight to other personnel and act as a Safety Mentor.
• Demonstrate process and technical skills and problem-solving expertise through board review.
• Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A wide range of benefits to support employees and their eligible family members.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED