... farm site operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment ... Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation ...
... farm site operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment ... Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation ...
... solar sales. Outside of work, Cadron enjoys music and spending time DJing for friends and family ... Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, working on his farm, and ...
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... solar sales. Outside of work, Cadron enjoys music and spending time DJing for friends and family ... Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, working on his farm, and ...
Field Mechanic
Portland, OR · On-site
$26.50 - $36.25/hr
... solar and wind farms) energy. Essential Functions * Perform mechanic assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work ...
Field Mechanic
Portland, OR · On-site
$26.50 - $36.25/hr
... solar and wind farms) energy. Essential Functions * Perform mechanic assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work ...
... solar sales. Outside of work, Cadron enjoys music and spending time DJing for friends and family ... Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, working on his farm, and ...
Quick apply
... solar sales. Outside of work, Cadron enjoys music and spending time DJing for friends and family ... Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, working on his farm, and ...
Field Mechanic
$26.50 - $36.25/hr
... solar and wind farms) energy. Essential Functions * Perform mechanic assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work ...
Field Mechanic
$26.50 - $36.25/hr
... solar and wind farms) energy. Essential Functions * Perform mechanic assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work ...
Field Mechanic
Portland, OR · On-site
$66K/yr
... solar and wind farms) energy. Essential Functions * Perform mechanic assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work ...
Field Mechanic
Portland, OR · On-site
$66K/yr
... solar and wind farms) energy. Essential Functions * Perform mechanic assignments using independent judgment to make decisions requiring the application of procedures and practices to specific work ...
... farm site operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment ... Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation ...
... farm site operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment ... Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC Relocation ...
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Wind Technician III (All levels)- Wheatridge Wind: Lexington, Oregon
Heppner, OR • On-site
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Requisition ID: 96312
NextEra 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
Join the world's leading generator of renewable energy as a Wind Technician at NextEra 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.
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Join NextEra Energy's Power Generation Team
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, contactors, 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 NextEra 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 NextEra 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.
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.
Under direct 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 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
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
NextEra 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.
NextEra 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. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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