Wind Technician II

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Date: Jan 7, 2025

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 84842

NextEra Energy Canada, LP stands out as a leader in the generation of electricity from clean and renewable resources, and is one of the most disciplined and competitive electricity generators in Canada.

Position Specific Description

Join the world’s leading generator of wind energy 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, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. This role will be based at Goshen Wind near Zurich, ON. This is a non-traveling role; outside of training in the United States, no additional traveling is expected. Additional duties may include:

• Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork in compliance with 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
• Eligibility to travel to the U.S. is required

• 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 basic understanding of the technical and process functions
• Manages own training schedules and meets all training requirements within designated time frames
• Able to meet attendance requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 1.5+ 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

• Associate's Degree

The estimated base pay for this position is $68,000.00 to $102,000.00 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.

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 Canadian Op Srv
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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.

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