Solar Utility Technician - Wilmot Energy Center - Tucson, AZ

NextEra Energy is hiring a Solar Utility Technician for the Wilmot Energy Center in Tucson, AZ. The role involves daily maintenance activities, heavy equipment operation, and vegetation management for solar and battery storage operations. Key tasks include mirror washing, site clean-up, and minor equipment repairs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. This is a full-time, non-remote position.
Requisition ID: 96610 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. Job Overview The main focus of the job is to perform mirror and HCE tube cleaning. The position is part of a six-man crew. The team will have to be proficient in operating the mirror-washing equipment, including tractor operation, water truck operation, and mirror-washing brush equipment. When mirror wash cannot be accomplished, the team will be utilized to perform site clean-up or minor maintenance on mirror wash equipment. Job Duties & Responsibilities Washing of Mirror Panels with mirror washing equipment Washing of Heat collecting elements with washing equipment Perform minor repairs on washing equipment as needed Perform site clean-up when Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Experience: 0+ years Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) Preferred Qualifications None 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: No 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. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information. #LI-CV1