Sr Wind Technician - Stateline Wind - Touchet, WA

Requisition ID:  82929 

 

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. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

Overview:
NextEra Energy seeks an experienced Senior Wind Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair wind turbines, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

 

Key Responsibilities:
Maintenance and Repair:

Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues.
Replace malfunctioning components and perform upgrades.

Field Operations:

Conduct operational analysis and performance monitoring.
Document maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Supervision and Training:

Lead and mentor junior technicians.
Oversee quality of team members' work.

Safety and Compliance:

Adhere to safety regulations and participate in training.
Perform safety assessments and use PPE.

Technical Collaboration:

Work with engineering teams to implement improvements.
Provide insights based on field experience.

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 limited 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 advanced understanding of the technical and process functions including leadership competencies
• Serves as qualified reliever in the absence of site management
• Leads teams in Quality Improvement (QI) projects
• Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor
• Completes special projects or complex task assignments
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 5+ years
• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

 

The estimated base pay for this position is $72,000.00 to $108,000.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Non Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization:  NextEra Energy Operating Services, 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 provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified in