Leadership Development Program- Wind Operations

Leadership Development Program- Wind Operations

Location(s) : Austin, TX, US, 73301 Tehachapi, CA, US, 93561 Williamsport, IN, US, 47993 Palm Springs, CA, US, 92263 Miles City, MT, US, 59301 Wingate, TX, US, 79566 White Hills, AZ, US, 86445 Cunningham, KS, US, 67035 Rexville, NY, US, 14877 Birds Landing, CA, US, 94512 McCamey, TX, US, 79752 Flagler, CO, US, 80815 Edgeley, ND, US, 58433

Company : NextEra Energy

Position Specific Description

In the role of the Associate Wind Site Manager, you will assume responsibility for all operational facets on the maintenance and repair of a wind power plant facility. Your chief priority will be ensuring the team's safety while concurrently focusing on maximizing performance and profitability per the operational framework. This will necessitate devising and executing strategies to elevate maintenance practices, diagnostic capabilities, and overall operational efficiency, resulting in heightened customer satisfaction and reduced service expenditures.

The next Leadership Development Program cohort will begin on January 5th, 2026. The candidate selection process will take place throughout October and November. Onboarding will be held at our Renewable Training Center in Iowa for 3 weeks. Once complete, candidates will return home to begin the Leadership Development Program- Wind Operations.

Learn more about our Wind Operations and asset locations :

Additionally, your duties may encompass :

• Initial 5 month rotational program includes training and rotational assignments between 2 of our current facilities to learn our core business. Travel may include 3 weeks away from home at a time.
• Upon completion of leadership program, final site assignment may be anywhere in our US portfolio.
• Enforcing the implementation of Operational Safety Policy Instructions, ensuring field work aligns with regulations, promoting sound employee safety practices, and fostering a culture of unparalleled employee safety.
• Actively engaging in and leading Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects.
• Recruiting, nurturing, retaining, guiding, and advancing resources at sites to uphold professional standards and foster team development within a matrix environment.
• Assuming accountability for all aspects of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability.
• Collaborating closely with internal NextEra stakeholders to devise and execute operation-focused feedback and solutions for both planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development initiatives, and financial performance.
• Serving as a positive and professional representative of NextEra Energy within the community and in interactions with customers.
• Overseeing the performance of wind field operations within the designated contractual scope of responsibilities for external customers and stakeholders.
• Climbing Wind Turbines (Candidate must have the ability to climb)

Preferred Qualifications

Fluent in English. Possesses either a Bachelor's Degree in business / engineering or has 5 years of equivalent experience in a leadership role. Demonstrated adaptability to different geographic locations for potential future roles. At least five years of hands-on experience in leading field services operations, preferably within wind turbines or rotating equipment. Proficiency in collaborating effectively within a complex organizational structure and across all levels of the Company. Strong executive presentation skills. Quality Tools and Techniques, Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. Proficient in network infrastructure, communication protocols, and web technology. Established track record of managing profit and loss responsibilities. Exceptional analytical capabilities and a track record of thriving in cross-functional environments.

Job Overview

Leaders in this job are responsible for the daily management and leadership of a wind power generation facility. Individuals are responsible for the overall safe and reliable operation of the wind site.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

High School Grad / GED Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience Experience : 2+ years Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)

NextEra Energy Offers

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.

Employee Group : Exempt

Employee Type : Full Time

Job Category : Operations

Organization : NextEra Energy Operating Services, LLC

Relocation Provided : Yes, if applicable

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, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.