Wind Technician Any Level - Little Cotton Cluster: Hastings, NE
About The Position
This position supports the Cottonwood/Little Cotton Wind operations near Blue Hill, Nebraska, approximately 20 miles south of Hastings. Wind Technicians are responsible for safe, field-based maintenance and diagnostics that support the reliable and optimal performance of wind farm operations. The role includes maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing wind turbines and associated equipment, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components. Technicians replace components, interpret schematics and fault reports, use diagnostic tools, maintain power generation reports and service logs in a computer database, and monitor 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 tooling. The role also contributes to safety, environmental, operational, and financial performance and supports the development of the technician team. Candidates must be able to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet and complete a post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation. The position is full-time and non-exempt. Relocation may be provided if applicable.
Requirements
- High school graduate 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.
- Complete electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
- Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
- Execute field maintenance and diagnostics safely to support turbine reliability and profitability.
- Implement Operation Safety Policy Instructions and conduct fieldwork in compliance with applicable OSHA regulations.
- Encourage safe employee practices and contribute to a strong employee safety culture.
- Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
- Recruit and develop technicians as part of ongoing team development.
- Support the site manager with timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
- Collaborate with internal NextEra users on operation-focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
- Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with the customer.
- Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports and computer-based service logs, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
- Manage personal training schedules and meet training requirements within designated time frames.
- Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and bonus.
- Benefits, including 401(k) and pension.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Relocation benefits may be available, if applicable.
- Benefits are available to employees and their eligible family members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
