Wind Technician I (Advanced Level) at Alta Wind in Mojave, CA

About the role

Join the nation's largest infrastructure developer as a Wind Technician at NextEra 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Drive an unparalleled employee safety culture
• Operating the tablet 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

Requirements

• High School Grad / GED
• 3+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Qualifications

• Ability to climb wind turbines up to 300 feet
• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval

Skills

• Advanced understanding of the technical and process functions
• Basic understanding of Quality Improvement (QI) processes
• Mastery of process and technical skills and problem solving expertise

Benefits

• Competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension)
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Relocation benefits may also be available

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $66,400.00 to $99,600.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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.