Wind Technician III - Northern Divide: Columbus, ND

Wind Technician III
- Northern Divide:
Columbus, ND

Date: Sep 10, 2026

Location(s): Columbus, ND, US, 58727

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 96538

Next Era 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!

This is a non-travel permanent position located in Northern Divide Wind near Columbus, ND

Join the nation's largest infrastructure developer as a Wind Technician at Next Era Energy. As a Wind Technician, you will be the critical front line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance, and diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include:

Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork in compliance with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) applicable regulations, encouraging good employee safety practices, and driving an unparalleled employee safety culture

Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects

Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of the team

Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability

Collaborating 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

Presenting a positive professional representation of Next Era Energy in the community and with the customer

We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension), and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available.

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 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

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

Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technicians
- Wind/HV/Solar

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,…