Wind Technician III - Golden Hills, CA
Listed on 2026-01-17
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Energy/Power Generation
Renewable Energy, Wind Energy
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Wind Technician III - Golden Hills, CADate: Jan 12, 2026
Location(s): Livermore, CA, US, 94551
Company: Next Era Energy
Requisition : 92817
Next Era 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 Tech 3 position located in Livermore, California
Join Next Era Energy, the nation's largest infrastructure developer. Critical front-line role ensuring safe and optimal wind farm operations. Focus on equipment maintenance, diagnostics, and long-term reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute Safety Management System procedures and OSHA compliance
- Work outdoors at heights in various weather conditions
- Troubleshoot electrical components (relays, breakers, contractors)
- Maintain mechanical components (motors, gear drives)
- Perform routine annual preventative maintenance
- Operate provided tablet technology
- Collaborate on maintenance solutions and improvement projects
- Support recruitment and development of other technicians
- Assist with safety/environmental reporting and turbine availability
- Participate in Lean Six Sigma processes
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary tailored to local market
- Relocation opportunities and potential assistance
- Comprehensive benefits (401k, pension, bonus opportunities)
- Supportive team environment with growth potential
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Partners in Performance program with merit/incentive rewards
- 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:
0+ years - 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 $51,200.00to $76,800.00per 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.
Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. to learn more.
Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: Next Era Energy Operating Services, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. to see our benefits.
Next Era 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.
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