RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: Operations & Maintenance Remuneration: Non-Exempt As the Wind Farm Technician Associate you support the overall operations and maintenance of one or more wind farms and all related facilities to assure safety and maximize availability in accordance with Operations mission. This role is responsible for safe execution of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repair activities, training, and safety exercises. This job also maintains accountability and readiness of plant tools, equipment, and vehicles; provides technical guidance to the O&M team; tracks, and maintains records of service activities both scheduled and unscheduled through the digital maintenance management system; and helps maintain the work ethic and culture of the plant O&M team. Role Responsibilities: • Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site • Assist in conducting acceptance and performance tests on systems and equipment following planned maintenance or outages • Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary • Assist with turbine maintenance including services, major component work and replacement, and troubleshooting • Assist with Balance of Plant procedures as needed, including substation and collection system maintenance • Adherence to the company's values and behaviors • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager Job Requirements and Experience: • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred • Alternatively 2 year or 4 year college degree from an accredited school (other than correspondence or on-line) in a technical science like engineering, physics, power, or closely similar • License or Certification experience substitutions include Current Journeyman, Current Master Elecrician License, and Wind Tech Certificate • Unrestricted driver license in good standing • Minimum 2 years of work experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission and/or distribution, with a minimum of 2 years in wind turbine experience • Wind turbine experience preferred (Vestas, GE, Acciona, Nordex) • Military experience in a technical field (electrical, electronics or mechanical) • Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of site • Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools • Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures • Ability to work within tight deadlines • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned • Intermediate PC/Laptop skills • Ability to create, save, manipulate text & formats in documents and spreadsheets in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and utilize Teams for meetings • Ability to prepare & present technical presentations with assistance • Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team • Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities • Ability to independently perform troubleshooting and repairs of electromechanical systems • Ability to read, interpret, and follow electrical, mechanical, & hydraulic circuit drawings • Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection • Intermediate understanding of electromechanical relay, hydraulic accumulator, linear transducer, and electrical motor • Intermediate knowledge of power electronics, motor drives, AC/DC converters • Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired • Ability to fill out JHA/LOTO/Tailboard forms without assistance • Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information • Wind Farm site location including work in and around energized wind turbine generators and balance of plant equipment (substation, pad mount transformers, etc.) • Work will occur within an office, warehouse, in turbines and outdoors Physical Requirements: • Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs. • Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis. During this task, employee must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards • Must be able to balance to: (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers, and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines • Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary. Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 91193 Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE's team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation's growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG). Yes Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary_details"). Date posted: 11/13/2025
See More Details >>Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Instrumentation & Controls Itinerant - Okeechobee Clean Energy Center Date: Sep 24, 2024 Company: NextEra Energy Florida Power & Light Company is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today! Position Specific Description This position is based on our Central Maintenance team at Okeechobee Clean Energy Center in Vero Beach, FL. This position requires travel throughout the fleet locations for scheduled outages. Job Overview Minimum requirements for job: • Must have held, or be qualified to hold the position of Instrument and Control Specialist, or have completed the Apprentice Instrument and Control Specialist program. -OR- • Has worked at another industrial facility as an I. and C. technician, and completed an accredited training program. -OR- • Has worked for a minimum of 2 years at an industrial facility in the maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control devices, and has satisfactorily completed the following college courses from an accredited college. (Basic college Algebra/Technical math/D.C.circuits and Lab/A.C. circuits and Lab/ Physics/Electronic Devices I and Lab/Electronic Devices II and Lab/Communications I.) -OR- • Has equivalent military experience or any other rating that is equally comparable -OR- • Any graduate of an approved college who has received an associate degree in Electronics or Instrument technology. • Operates all types of power tools, and uses any hand tools necessary to provide a safe, clean and productive work place, • Uses precision tools and a wide variety of meters and test equipment. • May maintain stock and records of plant instrument and electrical materials,supplies, tools and spare parts. • Performs major maintenance of plant instrument and control equipment and structures, and repair and replacement of plant instrument and control equipment and structures. • Installs, tests and maintains electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical instruments and devices that indicate, record, transmit or control the operation of power plants. • Performs preventive maintenance to ensure proper function of equipment. • Installs and maintains connecting piping, tubing and wiring from the primary sensing element to the final control element. • Prepares records of calibration, tests and maintenance of these instruments and devices. • Reads, interprets and works from electrical and mechanical diagrams and blueprints. • Performs associated responsibilities according to the rules contained in the safe work practices handbook and the Memorandum of Agreement. • Must have equivalent courses and /or experience to any of the above requirements. Required Qualifications • Valid Driver's License (NON CDL) Preferred Qualifications • None NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more. Employee Group: Bargaining Unit Employee Type: Itinerant Job Category: Power Generation Bargaining Unit Organization: Florida Power & Light Company Relocation Provided: No 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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. 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. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Original job Instrumentation / Controls Itinerant - Okeechobee Clean Energy Center posted on GrabJobs ©. To flag any issues with this job please use the Report Job button on GrabJobs.
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Vero Beach, FL, often begins with specialized training and education, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Training programs can range from several months to two years, focusing on developing technical skills for wind turbine maintenance and installation. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a significant growth in wind energy jobs, with projections showing a 60% increase in wind turbine technician positions from 2023 to 2033. In Vero Beach, aspiring wind trade professionals can expect to earn an average of $246.50 per week, with experienced technicians potentially earning over $61,770 annually. Educational institutions, industry associations, and training platforms offer pathways to enter this growing field, leading to a career with promising earning potential and job stability.
