PGD Technical Services Specialist- Wind Energy Trainer-Renewable Training Center

Requisition ID:  77506 

 

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

Support the continued development and implementation of the Power Generation training program.  Individual will contribute as a wind trainer to all renewable technicians through classroom, remote and hands on.  Support the business unit goal of an injury free workplace by providing safety training. Primary work location will be at the Renewable Training Center (RTC) in Urbandale, IA.   

  

Preferred qualifications (highly recommended): 

• Previous renewable training experience and or advanced renewable technician experience  
• Strong understanding of PGD processes as well as PGD Wind, Solar, and Renewable training programs. 
• Innovative and willing to adapt new techniques and methods to support a growing fleet.   
• Individual may be required to travel within US & Canada.   
• Possess an expert level of knowledge and skills for all facets of operation and troubleshooting abilities of PGD technologies. 
• Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine components.  
• understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools.  
• Ability to work up tower and instruct tower rescue course. 
• Ability to perform as an instructor in group and individual settings and must have the ability to develop and deliver training material. 

Job Overview

This job applies diversified knowledge of technical principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals in the job use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices in individual's field. Employees in this role devise new solutions to problems encountered. Individuals will receive guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and may receive technical guidance for unusual or complex problems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel
• Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and/or upgrade
• Analyzes and identifies the root cause of - and implements comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues
• Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design, and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools
• Develops new (and improves existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity, reducing risk of system failure, promoting efficiency in work flow, and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets
• Establishes, documents, and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel
• Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 2+ years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Technical Specialist
Organization:  NextEra Project Mgmt 
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 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