Wind Field Service Technician III – Limon Wind Plant: Limon, CO

Wind Field Service Technician III – Limon Wind Plant: Limon, CO

Date: Sep 30, 2024

Location(s): Limon, CO, US, 80828

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 83023

is the worlds 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

Join the world’s leading generator of wind energy as a Wind Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind 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, and diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include:

Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encouraging good employee safety practices, and driving an unparalleled employee safety culture

Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects

Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of the team

Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability

Collaborating closely with internal NextEra 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 NextEra 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.

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis

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: 0 years

Valid Drivers License (NON CDL)

Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet

Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s Degree

The base pay for this position is $44,800.00 to $67,200.00 per year. This range is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.

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

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click to see our benefits.

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.

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