Wind Technician II (Intermediate Level)- Roundhouse Wind: Cheyenne, WY

NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Wind Technician II for their Roundhouse Wind Farm in Cheyenne, WY. The role involves performing maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbines, ensuring safety and optimal performance. Responsibilities include executing safety procedures, maintaining electrical and mechanical components, and collaborating on maintenance projects. The position requires outdoor work, adherence to safety regulations, and participation in team development and performance initiatives.
Requisition ID:
94573
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Position Specific Description
This technician position will be in Cheyenne, Wyoming at the Roundhouse Wind Farm.


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Duties
Join the world’s leading generator of renewable energy as a Wind Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind Technician you will be on the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm site operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance and diagnostics, as well as the long-term reliability and profitability of the equipment. Additional duties may include:



Executing Safety Management System procedures and instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture
Working outdoors and at heights inside and outside of the elements.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components; like relays, breakers, contactors, cards and/or hardware of that nature.
Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical components; like motors, gear drives and/or anything mechanical in nature.
Perform routine annual preventative maintenances of wind turbine components.
Operation of the tablet that is provided to each technician
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
Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of team
Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, maintenance, financial reporting, and turbine availability
Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer
Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
Active participation in the career development and Partners in Performance programs driving the annual merit & incentives rewards.

Job Overview
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.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

Under general supervision:
Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment
Completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities and tooling
Applies basic understanding of the technical and process functions
Manages own training schedules and meets all training requirements within designated time frames
Able 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

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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


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, disabili