Wind Technician III; Wheatridge Wind, Lexington, Oregon

Location: Heppner

Requisition

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!

Position Specific Description

This position will be in Lexington, OR at the Wheat ridge East Wind Site.

Join Next Era Energy's Power Generation Team

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.

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, contractors, 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 Next Era 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 Next Era 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.

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