Wind Technician Any Level - Crowned Ridge: Watertown, SD

NextEra Energy•Watertown, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This permanent, non-travel position is based at Crowned Ridge Wind near Watertown, South Dakota. The Wind Technician performs field-based maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and associated equipment to support safe, reliable, and optimal wind farm operations. The role involves working with mechanical and electrical turbine components, including hydraulic systems; replacing components; interpreting schematics and fault reports; using diagnostic tools; and monitoring turbine performance and SCADA systems. The technician also maintains power generation reports and service logs in a computer database. Working under direct supervision, the technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs, completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting, maintains company equipment and facilities, and meets assigned training and attendance requirements. The role also supports site safety, environmental and financial reporting, turbine availability, operational improvements, and a strong safety culture. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

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 degree.

Responsibilities

Perform regular preventive maintenance and repairs on wind turbine power generation equipment.
Complete electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.
Replace mechanical and electrical components and use diagnostic tools to assess turbine equipment.
Interpret fault reports and understand turbine schematics and component mechanics, including hydraulic systems.
Monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems; maintain power generation reports and service logs in the computer database.
Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
Follow safety policies and applicable OSHA regulations, promote safe work practices, and contribute to the employee safety culture.
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, environmental, and financial reporting and turbine availability.
Collaborate with internal NextEra users on maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
Represent NextEra Energy professionally in the community and with customers.
Meet attendance requirements and perform other job-related duties as assigned.