Wind Technician I or II (Traveling Technician)

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., provides wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S., with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy.

About the role

This is a full-time, permanent traveling position as a Wind Technician I or II, maintaining all aspects of customer turbines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic). The role involves 6 weeks on with 1 week off (unpaid) as part of the field service team, with significant room for advancement. This is both the entry level and initial training level for the series.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high level of safety awareness
• Climb heights of 300 ft. and greater several times daily
• Diagnose and resolve faults on turbines related to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems
• Perform troubleshooting to identify root causes and execute corrective actions or open service cases with equipment manufacturers
• Perform energy isolation in accordance with Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures
• Perform pad-mounted transformer switching following Hazardous Energy Controls Procedures
• Execute small or large corrective tasks on wind turbines
• Perform preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, performance monitoring, and evaluation
• Maintain all aspects (e.g., electrical, mechanical, civil) of turbines in a safe, high-quality, and efficient manner
• Maintain EH&S documentation and complete necessary paperwork (work orders, timesheets, tool and PPE inventory) within Maximo

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test prior to start date
• Safe Working Weight Requirement: This position has a weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function to ensure safe use of weight-rated equipment

Qualifications

Wind Technician - Level I

• High School diploma or GED
• Ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training at Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year

Wind Technician - Level II

• High School diploma or GED
• External Candidates: 3+ years of related work experience; must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within the probationary period
• Internal Candidates: 1+ year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician; must have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator1 JPM completed

Skills

• Experience with Vestas V82 and V90 turbines
• Familiarity with multiple wind turbine supplier technologies
• High voltage and substation maintenance experience
• Proficiency with mechanical and electronic testing equipment (e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, hand and power tools)
• Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance and crane/rigging requirements
• Competency with Maximo EZ Max mobile work and My Time management systems
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• CPR and AED Training Certification
• TSL tower climber and rescue & EEM training
• Forklift certification

Working Conditions

• Travel to projects as required
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and other hazards
• Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals, or solvents
• Operation of equipment including forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
• Daily climbing and work on turbine towers up to 300 ft.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs individually
• Walking, climbing stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds
• Working in all-weather outdoor conditions (extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow)
• Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Deriva Energy welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply and is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.