PGD Technical Services Specialist - Renewable Energy Technical Trainer

Requisition ID: 94858

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Position Specific Description

The Power Generation Division (PGD) Technical Services Specialist (Renewable Energy Technical Trainer) will be based out of our Renewable Training Center (RTC) in Urbandale, IA. This individual will support the continued development and implementation of the Power Generation Renewables training program. The successful candidate will contribute as a wind and solar trainer to all renewable technicians through classroom, remote and hands on. The position will support the business unit goal of an injury free workplace by providing safety training.

Preferred Qualifications (highly Recommended)

• Previous renewable training experience and or advanced renewable technician experience
• Strong understanding of PGD processes as well as PGD Wind, Solar, and Renewable training programs
• Experience with Vestas V47/V80/V90 platforms preferred
• Innovative and willing to adapt new techniques and methods to support a growing fleet
• Primary work location will be at the Renewable Training Center (RTC) in Urbandale, IA
• Individual may be required to travel within US & Canada
• Possess an expert level of knowledge and skills for all facets of operation and troubleshooting abilities of PGD technologies
• Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all wind turbine and solar components
• Understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools
• Ability to work up tower
• Ability to perform as an instructor in group and individual settings and must have the ability to develop and deliver training material
  
  

Job Overview

This job applies diversified knowledge of technical principles and practices to a broad variety of assignments and related fields. Individuals in the job use advanced techniques and modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices in individual's field. Employees in this role devise new solutions to problems encountered. Individuals will receive guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and may receive technical guidance for unusual or complex problems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides full-time technical support to the operations and business unit personnel
• Performs system testing and documentation to critical systems during significant changes and/or upgrade
• Analyzes and identifies the root cause of - and implements comprehensive technical solutions to - complex application deficiencies and system issues
• Provides technical leadership in the functional specification, design, and implementation of new (as well as enhancements to existing) security center applications and tools
• Develops new (and improves existing) processes with goal of increasing productivity, reducing risk of system failure, promoting efficiency in work flow, and meeting or exceeding the key operational performance targets
• Establishes, documents, and maintains procedures and guidelines related to the day-to-day operational support provided to the operations and business unit personnel
• Travels to power plants for onsite troubleshooting support
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 2 years
• Supervisor/Management Experience: 0 years
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• None
  
  

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Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technical Specialist

Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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