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NextEra Energy

Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms

Wind Technician 3

Equipment Field ServicePosted on Nov 11
Full-timePerryton, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • No prior experience is required; the posting specifies 0+ years of experience.
  • A valid non-commercial driver's license is required.
  • The candidate must be able to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet.
  • The candidate must pass a post-offer Functional Capacity Evaluation.
  • The candidate must understand wind turbine mechanics, including electrical systems and hydraulics.
  • The candidate must be able to replace mechanical and electrical components, understand schematics, and use appropriate diagnostic tools.
  • The candidate must be able to interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports and service logs in a computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.
  • The candidate must meet attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Execute Safety Management System procedures and instructions, comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations during field work, encourage safe employee practices, and support a strong safety culture.
  • Work outdoors and at heights in varying weather conditions.
  • 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 preventive maintenance on wind turbine components.
  • Use the tablet provided to each technician.
  • Collaborate with internal users to develop and implement operations-focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
  • Recruit and develop other technicians to 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 customers.
  • Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
  • Participate in career development and Partners in Performance programs, including annual merit and incentive programs.
  • Perform regular preventive maintenance and repairs on wind turbine power-generation equipment.
  • Complete electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tools.
  • Apply a basic understanding of technical and process functions.
  • Manage personal training schedules and complete required training within designated time frames.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Associate’s Degree is preferred.

About the Company

NextEra Energy

Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms

NextEra Energy owns Florida Power & Light, the regulated utility that supplies electricity to much of Florida, and NextEra Energy Resources, which builds and runs wind, solar, battery storage and nuclear plants across the United States. The company calls itself the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun. FPL earns returns set by Florida regulators on the power plants and grid lines it builds, while Energy Resources sells power to utilities, technology companies and other large buyers under long-term contracts. NextEra Energy was formed in 1984 as the holding company for Florida Power & Light, which dates to 1925, and is based in Juno Beach, Florida.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Juno Beach, FL
Founded
1984

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