Wind Technician III Golden West Wind: Calhan, Colorado

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 95827

This is a stationary wind tech position in Calhan, Colorado (Approximately 45 minutes from Colorado Springs, Colorado). Join the world’s leading generator of renewable energy as a Wind Technician at Next Era 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.

• Executing Safety Management System procedures and instructions, conducting field work in compliance with OSHA regulations, encouraging good employee safety practices, and driving an unparalleled employee safety culture
• Working outdoors and at heights inside and outside of the elements
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components such as relays, breakers, contractors, cards and other hardware
• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical components such as motors, gear drives and other mechanical parts
• Perform routine annual preventive maintenance of wind turbine components
• Operate the tablet provided to each technician
• Collaborate closely with internal Next Era users to develop and implement operation‑focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance
• Recruit and develop other technicians for ongoing development of the team
• Support site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, maintenance, financial reporting, and turbine availability
• Present a positive professional representation of Next Era Energy in the community and with the customer
• Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
• Actively participate in the career development and Partners in Performance programs driving the annual merit and incentives rewards

This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

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.

• Performs regular preventive 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

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience:
  
  0+ years
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet
• Post‑Offer Functional Capacity Eval

• Associate’s Degree

The base pay range for this position is $24.62 to $36.92 per hour. This range represents the expected base pay for a successful candidate and is based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and internal equity.

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: Next Era Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Next Era 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.

Next Era Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job…