Wind Technician III (All levels) Golden Hills North Wind, Livermore, CA
About the role
This is a non-travel permanent position located in Livermore, CA. NextEra Energy is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. Join the nation's largest infrastructure developer as a Wind Technician.
Responsibilities
- Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork 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 site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability
- 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
- Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer
Requirements
- High School Grad / GED
- 0+ years of experience
- Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
- Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree
Skills
- Basic understanding of the technical and process functions
- Applying basic understanding of the technical and process functions
Benefits
We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension), and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available. Join the NextEra Energy Power Generation Team
Pay
The estimated base pay for this position is $51,200.00 to $76,800.00 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
Qualifications
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.
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
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.
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.