Wind Technician I or II

Overview

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy, providing 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. Deriva Energy is seeking a Traveling Wind Technician to join our team.

• Always maintain a high level of safety awareness
• Climb heights 300 ft. and greater several times daily
• Diagnose and resolve faults on turbines related to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Perform troubleshooting to identify root causes and take corrective actions or open a service case with the 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
• 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 order, timesheet, tool and PPE inventory, and additional paperwork as necessary) within Maximo

Wind Technician - Level I

• High School/GED
• GWO Basic Safety Training
• GWO Basic Technical Training
• SGTT
  - Siemens Gamesa Technical Training
• In addition to the High School/GED requirement, the ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training within 1 year

Wind Technician - Level II

• High School/GED
• GWO Basic Safety Training
• GWO Basic Technical Training
• SGTT
  - Siemens Gamesa Technical Training
• 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 also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator-1 JPM Completed.

• AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or applicable field of study
• Experience with Siemens Gamesa turbines
• SGRE maintenance technician training certification
• SGRE troubleshooting technical training certification
• SGRE commissioning technician training certification
• Experience with multiple wind turbine supplier technologies
• High voltage and substation maintenance experience
• Familiarity with mechanical and electronic testing equipment (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/Power Point
• CPR and AED Training Certification
• TSL tower climber and rescue & EEM training
• Forklift certified

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Travel to project sites
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards
• Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals or solvents
• Operate equipment including forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
• Ability to climb and work on turbine towers with heights up to 300 ft. daily
• Ability to lift 75 lbs individually
• Walking, climbing stairs/ladders/scaffolds
• Working in all-weather outdoor conditions (extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow)
• Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program
• Must pass a background check and drug test prior to start date
• Safe Working Weight Requirement: weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function of the job

• 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. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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