Wind Field Service Technician III (Entry Level Travel Tech) - Blue Summit: Vernon, TX
Date: Aug 25, 2025
Location(s): Chillicothe, TX, US, 79225
Company: NextEra Energy
Requisition ID: 90302
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Position Specific Description
Join the nation's largest infrastructure developer as a Wind Field Service Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind Field Service 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 Blue Summit Wind near Vernon, TX and will require 100% traveling within the area supporting multiple wind sites. Additional duties may include:
Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork 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 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.
Job Overview
Employees in this entry-level role perform maintenance and repair activities on wind turbine generators. Individuals conduct precision measurement, generator alignment, bearing replacement, and torque checks.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Under direct supervision:
Travels extensively with little or no notice within the entire company fleet
Performs maintenance and repair on wind turbine power generation equipment
Performs electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities, and tooling
Completes Safety Mentor training curriculum with 6 months of initial hire
Completes Wind Field Service Technician III training curriculum within first year
Ability to meet attendance requirements
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Grad / GED
Experience: 0+ years
Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 300 feet
Post-Offer Functional Capacity Eval
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto 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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