Wind Technician III - Horse Hollow Wind - Abilene, TX

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location(s): Wingate, TX, US, 79566

　　Company: NextEra Energy

　　Requisition ID: 78078

　　is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

　　Position Specific Description

　　Join the world’s leading generator of wind energy as a Wind Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind Technician you will be the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include:

　　Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture

　　Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects

　　Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of team

　　Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability

　　Collaborating closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance

　　Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer

　　We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension) and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available.

　　We look forward to reviewing your application and are very excited at the prospect of you joining our high-performance team!

　　Job Overview

　　Employees in this role perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and other associated equipment. Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine components. This position replaces mechanical and electrical components, understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.

　　Job Duties & Responsibilities

　　Under direct supervision:

　　Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment

　　Completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting

　　Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities and tooling

　　Applies basic understanding of the technical and process functions

　　Manages own training schedules and meets all training requirements within designated time frames

　　Able to meet attendance requirements

　　Performs other job-related duties as assigned

　　Required Qualifications

　　High School Grad / GED

　　Experience: 0+ years

　　Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

　　Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet

　　Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Associate’s DegreeEmployee Group: Non Exempt

　　Employee Type: Full Time

　　Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar

　　Organization: NextEra Operating Srvs

　　Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

　　NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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