Lead Wind Technician at Notrees Wind Farm

Deriva Energy•Goldsmith, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy is seeking a Lead Wind Technician to maintain all aspects of turbines and balance-of-plant equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, at its Notrees Wind Farm in Notrees, Texas. Relocation may be provided for candidates who are not local. This is a full-time, permanent position and the highest technician level in the wind classification hierarchy, with room for advancement. The role requires advanced technical skills, independent work, complex problem-solving, work management, and leadership with minimal supervision. The technician serves in a lead capacity, guiding other employees and acting as backup to the active manager when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
External candidates: at least 6 years of related work experience and successful completion of required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I & II JPMs within the probationary period.
Internal candidates: at least 3 years of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician, with Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator 1 & 2 JPMs completed.
Valid driver's license.
Complete an OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.
Pass a background check and drug test before hire.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Meet the safe working weight requirement of 265 pounds, an essential job function for safe use of weight-rated equipment.
Ability to climb and work on turbine towers up to 300 feet daily.
Ability to lift 75 pounds individually.
Ability to walk and climb stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
Ability to travel to projects as needed.
Ability to operate equipment including forklifts and commercial motor vehicles.
Ability to work around mechanical, electrical, and other hazards, as well as noisy or dusty conditions and chemicals or solvents.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or an 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, including voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, and hand and power tools.
Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
Competence with Maximo EZ Max mobile work and My Time management systems.
Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
CPR and AED training certification.
TSL tower climber and rescue and EEM training.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Lead crews of technicians in completing required duties.
Interact directly with the customer as directed by the manager.
Train and mentor employees as directed by the manager.
Perform operations and planned and unplanned maintenance on substation equipment.
Troubleshoot warranty issues.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
Work the scheduled week and be on call as needed or required by the manager.
Act as backup to the active manager.
Assist management as needed with vendor contractual activities, landowner agreements, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain a high level of safety awareness.
Climb to heights of 300 feet and greater several times daily.
Diagnose and resolve turbine faults involving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Troubleshoot issues to identify root causes and perform corrective actions or open a service case with the equipment manufacturer.
Perform energy isolation in accordance with Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.
Perform pad-mounted transformer switching in accordance with Hazardous Energy Controls procedures.
Perform small and large corrective tasks on wind turbines.
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, performance monitoring, and evaluation.
Maintain all aspects of turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and civil systems, safely, at high quality, and efficiently.
Maintain EH&S documentation and complete necessary paperwork in Maximo, including work orders, timesheets, tool and PPE inventories, and other required paperwork.