Wind Technician II; Pioneer Creek

Wind Technician II (Pioneer Creek)

Join the world's leading generator of wind energy 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, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability.

Additional duties may include:

• Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions
• Conducting field work 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 the 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.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing regular preventative maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment
• Completing electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintaining all company supplied equipment, facilities and tooling
• Applying basic understanding of the technical and process functions
• Managing own training schedules and meeting all training requirements within designated time frames
• Able to meet attendance requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required qualifications include:

• High School Grad / GED
• 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 evaluation is preferred.

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