Principal Wind Technician- ROI - NorthEast (Multiple Locations Possible)

Date: May 30, 2023

Location(s): White Plains, NY, US, 10601Marcus Hook, PA, US, 19061Enfield, CT, US, 06082Canterbury, CT, US, 06331Sharon Spring, NY, US, 13459Paulsboro, NJ, US, 08066Calverton, NY, US, 11933Southborough, MA, US, 01772Forest City, PA, US, 18421Bellingham, MA, US, 02019Bellingham, MA, US, 02019Waterville, NY, US, 13480REXVILLE, NY, US, 14877

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 72566

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

This individual must be seated in the NorthEast. Possible locations include Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania (Near Scranton Area).

Join the world’s leading generator of wind, solar, and battery energy as a Principal Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Principal Technician you will be the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind/solar/battery 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 requires 100% travel availability within a specific region . 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 in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects

• Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of 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.

We look forward to reviewing your application and are very excited at the prospect of you joining our high-performance team!

Job Overview

This role performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on solar and energy storage assets and associated equipment. Individuals understand the process and functionality of all electrical components associated with solar inverters, battery management systems, fire protection systems, air conditioning systems, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, control networks and programable logic controllers. Individuals will be a subject matter expert in proper utilization of electrical safe work practices. This position will also be a regional electrical safe work practices subject matter expert and provide coaching to other technicians on electrical safe work practices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs corrective maintenance and repairs on solar and energy storage power generation equipment

• Conducts advanced electrical, electronic, and network troubleshooting

• Applies advanced understanding of technical process to improve equipment capabilities

• Provides electrical safe work practices coaching

• Serves as qualified reliever in the absence of site management

• Leads teams in Quality Improvement (QI) projects

• Provides oversight to other personnel and acts as a Safety Mentor

• Completes special projects or complex task assignments

• Collaborates with cross functional teams to incorporate equipment updates

• Documents work execution and field changes utilizing Maximo

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED

• Experience: 4+ years

• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

• Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certified

Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar

Organization: NextEra Operating Srvs

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

Where permitted by applicable law, NextEra Energy requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on or before the first day of employment.

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