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NextEra Energy

Runs a Florida utility and builds wind and solar farms

Wind Technician 1 - Advanced Level

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCunningham, KS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

  • Perform regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment.
  • Complete electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
  • Maintain company-supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling.
  • Apply advanced understanding of technical and process functions and a basic understanding of Quality Improvement processes.
  • Provide oversight to other personnel and act as a Safety Mentor.
  • Demonstrate mastery of process and technical skills and problem-solving expertise through board review.
  • Meet attendance requirements.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  • Execute Safety Management System procedures and instructions; conduct field work in compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations; encourage employee safety practices and promote a strong safety culture.
  • Work outdoors and at heights in varying elements.
  • 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 each technician.
  • Collaborate with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operational feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
  • Recruit and develop other technicians for ongoing team development.
  • Support the site manager with 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.
  • Participate in career development and Partners in Performance programs related to annual merit and incentive rewards.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbines and associated equipment, including electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Replace mechanical and electrical components; understand schematics and use appropriate diagnostic tools.
  • Interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports and service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate's degree.

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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