Wind Technician I (Advanced Level) - Salt Creek Wind: Marshalltown, IA NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today! This is a non-travel permanent position located in Salt Creek Wind: Marshalltown, IA. 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. Additional duties may include: • 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 We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (including 401k & pension), and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available. 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 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
See More Details >>Entering the wind energy trade in Marshalltown, IA typically begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining hands-on experience with technical education. These programs, which can last from several months to two years, prepare individuals for roles such as wind turbine technicians, with a focus on installation, maintenance, and repair. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with an average annual wage for wind turbine technicians in the region reaching up to $61,770. Apprenticeships in Marshalltown offer a pathway to this growing field, with potential for significant career advancement and competitive compensation, particularly as the industry expands and new wind projects are developed in the area.
