Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., who is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy 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 is seeking a Wind Technician, to be based in their Frontier 1 Wind Farm location.Our Wind Technicians are a vital part of our organization, and we take pride in hiring and training the best in the industry. This is a full-time, permanent position with significant room for advancement. This is both the entry level and initial training level for the series. The hiring manager may elect to fill this position at the higher Wind Technician III Level dependent upon a candidate's skills and experience.We are looking for a Wind Technician III to maintain all aspects of our turbines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).Responsibilities
- Always maintain a high level of safety awareness
- Climb heights 400 ft. and greater several times daily
- Diagnose and resolve faults on turbines as they relate to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems
- Perform troubleshooting to identify the root cause of an issue and perform corrective actions or open a service case with equipment manufacturer
- Perform energy isolation in accordance with all Lock Out / Tag Out Procedures
- Perform pad mounted Transformer switching in accordance with all Hazardous Energy Controls Procedures
- Perform small or large corrective tasks on wind turbines
- Perform preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, performance monitoring and evaluation
- Maintaining all aspects (e.g., electrical, mechanical, civil, etc.) of turbines in a safe, high quality, and efficient manner
- Maintain EH&S Documentation and complete necessary paperwork (work order, timesheet, tool and PPE inventory, and additional paperwork as necessary) within Maximo
- Lead technician teams to fulfill required tasks and mentor employees as assigned by management.
- Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and preventive maintenance on substation and wind turbine equipment.
- Troubleshoot warranty issues and identify the root causes of faults in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems.
- Respond to on-call duties and serve as backup to the active manager when needed.
- Collaborate with management on vendor contracts, landowner agreements, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Ensure safety protocols are followed, including Lockout/Tagout and energy isolation procedures.
- Conduct transformer switching and energy isolation in accordance with Hazardous Energy Control standards.
- Climb wind turbines (up to 400 ft) to perform small or large corrective tasks and preventative maintenance.
- Diagnose and resolve faults in turbines and collaborate with the commissioning team to troubleshoot tower issues during reliability testing.
- Maintain turbines in a safe, efficient, and high-quality manner, ensuring compliance with electrical, mechanical, and civil standards.
Basic Qualifications:Wind Technician - Level III:
- External Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (3+) years of related work experience. Must pass required Turbine Technician II and Electrical Operator I & II JPMs within the probationary period.
- Internal Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (1+) year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician. Must also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator1 JPM Completed
Desired Qualifications:
- AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or applicable field of study.
- Experience with Vestas V-126 turbines
- Experience with multiple wind turbine supplier technologies
- High voltage and substation maintenance experience
- Familiarity with mechanical and electronic testing equipment (i.e., voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, and various hand and power tools)
- Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements
- Competent with Maximo EZ Max mobile work and My Time management systems
- Microsoft Office Including Excel/Word/PowerPoint
- CPR and AED Training Certification
- TSL tower climber and rescue & EEM training
- Forklift certified
Working Conditions:
- Valid Driver's License required
- Any travel to projects
- Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards
- Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals, or solvents
- Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
- Ability to climb and work on turbine towers with heights up to 400 ft. daily
- Ability to lift 50lbs individually
- Walking, Climbing of 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
- Attractive Bonus Potential
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.