Sr. Wind Troubleshooting Technician

Requisition ID:  77190 

 

NextEra Energy Resources 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. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Division is looking for a Senior Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Support Technician that provides real time technical support of NextEra’s wind sites across the US and Canada. This position is located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

 

Executes all critical renewable operations support processes at an advanced level, including, but not limited to, troubleshooting equipment that is off-line and can be reset, troubleshooting support for field personnel, control parameter modifications, and  configuration management of wind turbine controls. Ensures control room compliance with all relevant regulatory compliance requirements.  Daily execution of procedures and interpretation of trends and drawings. Requires ability to learn and operate new and existing SCADA systems. Position follows a 12-hour rotating shift that requires candidate to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. Position also requires occasional overtime.

 

The Senior Wind Turbine Troubleshooting Support Technician provides expertise in the resetting of equipment and development of troubleshooting instructions to minimize downtime and support field investigations and repair.

 

Other responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Work with engineering and technical services to understand root cause of turbine trips and collaborating on ways to eliminate trips
• Develop tools and work processes that support the advanced troubleshooting and return to service from central location
• Effectively communicates significant trends in equipment malfunctions to site and engineering personnel 

 

Additional Requirements

• Qualified Wind Technician with advanced experience using OEM tools for wind turbine technologies
• Capable of working independently with high degree of efficiency in troubleshooting wind turbines
• Minimum 3 years’ experience of field troubleshooting and repairing multiple manufacturer’s wind turbine models
• GE ToolBoxST  or  Siemens Handheld Controller Experience

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge or familiarity with one or more of the following SCADA Systems:
• GE Visupro, GE WindSCADA Suite, GE ToolBoxST, Siemens WPS Suite, Fenway, Siemens-Gamesa
• Ability to solve and communicate complex concepts in a way that is simple and easy to understand to a general engineering/management audience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; Maximo; OSI PI Historian

 

Highly Desired 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Associate’s Degree in related field with some relevant experience

 

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Operations
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
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.

 

NextEra Energy and provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

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