Wind Technician III; Golden Hills Wind, Livermore, CA

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Wind Technician III; Golden Hills Wind, Livermore, CA Date: May 26, 2026 Location(s): Livermore, CA, US, 94551 Company: NextEra Energy Requisition ID: 95302 NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us! Position Specific Description This is a wind technician III on site position at Golden Hills Wind in Livermore, CA. Join the world’s leading generator of renewable energy as a Wind Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind Technician you will be on the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm site operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance and diagnostics, as well as the long-term reliability and profitability of the equipment. Additional duties may include: Executing Safety Management System procedures and instructions Conducting field work in compliance with OSHA applicable regulations, encouraging good employee safety practices, and driving an unparalleled employee safety culture Working outdoors and at heights inside and outside of the elements Troubleshoot and maintain electrical components such as relays, breakers, contactors, cards and other hardware Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical components such as motors, gear drives and other mechanical systems Perform routine annual preventative maintenance of wind turbine components Operate the tablet provided to each technician Collaborate 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 Recruit and develop other technicians for the ongoing development of the team Support site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, maintenance, financial reporting, and turbine availability Present a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer Participate in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects Active participation in the career development and Partners in Performance programs driving the annual merit & incentives rewards Join NextEra Energy’s Power Generation Team. Job Duties & Responsibilities 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 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 The estimated base pay for this position is $51,200.00 to $76,800.00 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. 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 This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see our policy for more information. Nearest Major Market: San Francisco Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland Job Segment: Wind Energy, Energy #J-18808-Ljbffr