Wind Technician Leader (Advanced) at Hart Wind in Hart, TX

Requisition ID:  97928

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Position Specific Description

This is a Wind Tech Leader position is located in Hart, TX.

Join the nations 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.

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.

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

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Job Overview

Leaders in this job provide the first line of guidance as the working leader for technicians who perform operations and maintenance support. Employees in this role schedule all routine maintenance, maintain parts inventory, monitor equipment performance, diagnose problems, and make recommendations to optimize efficiency.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the selection and training of team members
• Prepares and reviews administrative documentation relating to such things as time sheets and performance evaluations
• Assists Site Manager in the preparation of reports regarding operations, maintenance, and budgeting
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 5+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program
• Valid Driver’s License (NON CDL)
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet
• Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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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

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