Lead Wind Technician (Mobile Service Travel Team)

Deriva Energy•Rio Grande City, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is a national leader in sustainable energy solutions including wind, solar, backup power, and energy management services. With over 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy capacity, we are shaping the future of clean energy in the U.S. 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 join our Mobile Service Team to maintain all aspects of our turbines, and BOP (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).

Requirements

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 Operator 1&2 JPM Completed
Valid Driver’s License required
Any travel to projects
Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
The ability to climb turbine towers (up to 400ft) daily is a requirement of this position
Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards
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)
Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals or solvents
Work at heights greater than 300 feet daily
Ability to pass a background check and pass a drug test
Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program
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

Nice To Haves

AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or applicable field of study.
Experience with Vestas V82 and V90 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

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