Wind Technician ; Advanced Level at Monarch Creek Wind in Haskell, TX

Wind Technician I (Advanced Level) at Monarch Creek Wind in Haskell, TX

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 is a permanent wind tech position located in Haskell, Texas. 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:

• Executing Safety Management System procedures and instructions
• Conducting field work in compliance with OSHA applicable regulations
• Encouraging good employee safety practices and driving an unparalleled employee safety culture
• Working outdoors and at heights inside and outside of the elements
• Troubleshooting and maintaining electrical components
• Troubleshooting and maintaining mechanical components
• Performing routine annual preventative maintenances of wind turbine components
• Operating 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

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

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 advanced understanding of the technical and process functions as well as a basic understanding of Quality Improvement (QI) processes
• Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor
• Demonstrates mastery of process and technical skills and problem solving expertise by way of board review
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED

Experience:

3+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program

Ability to climb wind turbines up to 300 feet

Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval

Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

Associate's Degree

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

Employee Group:
Non Exempt

Employee Type:
Full Time

Job Category:
Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar

Organization:
Next Era Energy Project Management, 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 offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws.

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