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NextEra Energy

Wind Technician - Job Training Program

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
Duration not listed
Locations
35 locations in California, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Montana…
Job locations
California, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wyoming
Nearest installation
Horse Hollow; Woodward Mountain; Capricorn Ridge; High Winds; Young Wind…

About the program

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.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Employees in this role perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines and other associated equipment. Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine components. This position replaces mechanical and electrical components, understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.

Eligibility & prerequisites

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Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

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