Lead Wind Technician at Notrees Wind Farm

Overview

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva ultimate parent is Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry.  Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations

Summary

Our Lead 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 the highest technician level. This is a leadership level of the wind classification hierarchy.   Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in technical areas of specialization with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work.  Incumbent functions in lead roles providing guidance to others.  They are also expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.

We are looking for a Lead Wind Technician to maintain all aspects of our turbines, and BOP (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).

This position is located at our Notrees Wind Farm at 15000 W HWY 302, Notrees, TX 79759. Relocation can be provided for candidates not local to the area.

Responsibilities

• Leads crews of technicians to complete required duties

• Interact directly with the customer as directed by the manager.

• Train and mentor employees as directed by the manager.

• Perform operations, planned maintenance, and unplanned maintenance on sub-station equipment.

• Troubleshooting warranty issues

• Daily, weekly, monthly reporting needs

• Work as scheduled during the week and on call as needed or required by manager.

• Act as the backup to the active manager

• Assist management (as needed) with vendor contractual and activities, landowner agreements, and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Always maintain a high level of safety awareness

• Climb heights 300 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

Basic Qualifications

• High School/GED

• External Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (6+) years of related work experience. Must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I&II JPMs within the probationary period.

• Internal Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (3+) year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician. Must also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator1&2 JPM Completed.

Desired Qualifications

• AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or applicable field of study.

• Experience with Vestas 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 300 ft. daily

• Ability to lift 75lbs 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.

• Must pass a background check and drug test prior to hire

• Safe Working Weight Requirement- This position contains a weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.