Wind Technician Leader

Requisition ID: 87903

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Position Specific Description

Wind Technician Leader - Gray County Wind - Montezuma, KS

This site is looking for a candidate with specific Siemens 2.3 and 2.9 platform experience. The candidate would be able to mentor and train newer technicians on this technology.

As a Wind Technician Leader for Gray County Wind in Montezuma, KS, you will support all wind farm operations for maintenance and repair. You will focus on performance and profitability within the framework of the operating plan including developing and executing strategy for improved maintenance, diagnostic, and operation to provide additional customer value and reduce cost of service. Additional duties may include:

Implementing Operation Safety Policy 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

Participating and leading Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects

Recruiting, developing, retaining, leading, and advancing resources at sites driving professional standards and matrix development of team

Demonstrating responsibility for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability

Working 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

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

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

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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