Location: Sterling City, TX
Company: Nextera Energy
for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today. Position Specific Description Join the world's leading generator of wind energy as a Wind Field Service Technician at Next Era Energy. As a Wind Field Service Technician you will be the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm operations.
You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. This role will be based at Capricorn Ridge Wind in Sterling City, Texas and will require 100% traveling within the area supporting multiple wind sites. Additional duties may include: Implementing
Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of team Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability Collaborating closely with internal Next Era users to develop and implement operation focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects,
development, and financial performance Presenting a positive professional representation of Next Era Energy in the community and with the customer We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension) and career development and advancement opportunities.
Relocation benefits may also be available. We look forward to reviewing your application and are very excited at the prospect of you joining our high-performance team! Job Overview Employees in this entry-level role perform maintenance and repair activities on wind turbine generators. Individuals conduct precision measurement, generator alignment, bearing replacement, and torque checks.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Under direct supervision: Travels extensively with little or no notice within the entire company fleet Performs maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment Performs electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling Completes Safety Mentor training curriculum with 6 months of initial hire Completes Wind Field Service Technician III training curriculum within first year Ability to meet attendance requirements Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Experience: 1+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval Preferred Qualifications Associate's Degree Employee Group: Non Exempt Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar Organization: Next Era Operating Srvs Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable Next Era Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, interaction, interactionual 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. Next Era 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, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law.
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inventory, tools, and equipment Maintains clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties Experience, Skills, and Knowledge 1+ years in performing service repairs Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures Proficient knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment Ability to operate vehicles and
equipment used for diagnostic purposes Ability to lift 50-75 lbs.
repeatedly on a daily basis and more on occasion Ability to perform duties in extreme seasonal temperatures Ability to climb and stand for extended time in a safe manner on big/tall equipment while performing repairs Ability to go on Service Calls when needed, a valid driver's license is required Be available to complete long term repairs on a customer's equipment in a timely manner Forklift certified preferred Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions Proficient oral and written skills Climb up on equipment and in smaller spaces in equipment to make repairs This is a safety sensitive position
