Wind Technician III (Entry Level) – South Dakota Wind: Highmore, SD

NextEra Energy is hiring a Wind Technician III (Entry Level) in Highmore, SD. This non-travel, permanent position involves maintenance and troubleshooting of wind turbines, ensuring optimal performance and safety compliance. Responsibilities include conducting fieldwork, supporting safety initiatives, and collaborating on maintenance projects. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to climb turbines. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.
Wind Technician III (Entry Level) - South Dakota Wind: Highmore, SDNextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!

This is a non-travel permanent position located in South Dakota Wind: Highmore, SD. Join the nation's largest infrastructure developer 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 cultureParticipating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projectsRecruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of the teamSupporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availabilityCollaborating closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation-focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performancePresenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customerWe offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension), and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available.

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.

Under direct supervision:

Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipmentCompletes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshootingMaintains all company supplied equipment, facilities and toolingApplies basic understanding of the technical and process functionsManages own training schedules and meets all training requirements within designated time framesAble to meet attendance requirementsPerforms other job-related duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:

High School Grad / GEDExperience: 0+ yearsValid Driver's License (NON CDL)Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feetPost-Offer Functional Capacity EvalPreferred Qualifications:

Associate's DegreeNextEra 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



Salary: USD 36000 - 60000 per year