Solar Utility Technician Leader - McCoy Solar - Blythe, CA

NextEra Energy is seeking a Solar Utility Technician Leader for its Blythe, CA location. This role involves overseeing daily operations, maintenance of heavy equipment, and vegetation management at solar and battery storage sites. Responsibilities include team leadership, scheduling maintenance, ensuring safety, and training team members. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3+ years of experience, and 1+ year in a leadership role. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.
Requisition ID: 94888 NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description This position sits within NextEra Energy's Power Generation (PGD) non- nuclear operations. This individual will perform daily activities related but not limited to heavy equipment operations and maintenance, site vegetation maintenance, and overall site support for solar and battery storage operations. Relevant skills are included but are not limited to: Demonstrated safety behaviors and values Preventative Maintenance on Industrial Vehicles Mowing on Solar Fields Weed Management Inside Substation/ Inverter Pads / Common / BESS Yards Interaction with Routine Contractors / Vendors Heavy Equipment / Vehicle Operations Trailer Loading & Tie Down Road / Gate / General Building Maintenance Daily Duties as Assigned The focus of the job is to support site operations with daily maintenance activities in solar and BESS fields. Personnel will be executing routine tasks of vegetation maintenance along with heavy equipment operation. Seasonal support on winterization and summer readiness preventative maintenance. NEE PGDJob Overview Solar Utility Technician Leaders in this job provide the first line of guidance as the working leader for technicians who perform Vegetation management and Site Equipment PM work. Employees in this role schedule all mobile equipment routine maintenance, maintain parts inventory, monitor mobile equipment performance, diagnose problems, and make recommendations to optimize efficiency. Leader will ensure team is developed and using all processes and procedures. Job Duties & Responsibilities Maintains a safe work environment Assists in the selection and training of team members Assists Leader in the preparation of reports regarding chemical usage, maintenance, and budgeting Ensures team is following processes Ensures team has the right tools for the job Ensures the reliability of the team Ensures team is provided with the proper training to perform their work Communicates with his or her leader on day to day work of team Coordinates work scopes with leader and direct reports Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Experience: 3+ years Leadership Experience: 1+ years Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) Preferred Qualifications None The estimated base pay for this position is $75,200.00 to $112,800.00 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 This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. Click here 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. 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, state, and local laws. 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