Wind Field Service Technician II - Major Components - Any Location

NextEra Energy is seeking a Wind Field Service Technician II for major components, primarily located in Muenster, TX. The role involves extensive travel (80%) to perform maintenance and repairs on wind turbine generators, including major component replacements. Candidates should have technical experience or relevant education, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to climb turbines. The position is full-time and offers various employee benefits.
Requisition ID: 87335

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Position Specific Description

Employees in this role apply experience in removing and replacing wind turbine generators and gearboxes to perform major maintenance and repair activities on wind turbine generator sets. This includes replacement or up tower repair of major components including main shafts, gearboxes, blades, and generators.

The ideal location for this candidate would be in the central United States and within driving distance to a wind site. This position includes 80% travel.

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Job Overview

Employees in this 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 general 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
• Applies a general understanding of all technical and process functions as well as a solid understanding of the Quality Improvement (QI) processes
• Provides safety oversight to other personnel and may serve in the capacity of Safety mentor
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications
• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 1.5+ 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

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

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