Supervisor, Renewable Operations

Deriva Energy•Cimarron, KS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly a division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by 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. This position is located in Cimarron, KS supporting our Cimarron II Wind Farm located at: 8502 Highway 23, Cimarron, KS 67836, United States of America. This site included 57 Siemens 2.3 MW Turbines The Supervisor Commercial Renewable Operations is responsible for delivering profitable results at a Deriva owned wind site located in assigned area. Achieve profitable results through safe, efficient, environmentally sound operations that are consistent with both Deriva policy and industry best practices. Responsible for the safety (human and environmental) and final work product of all persons who are on the site including but not limited to permanent and temporarily assigned Deriva staff as well as contractors, suppliers and vendors. Responsible for maintaining a positive, transparent, collaborative working relationship with other corporate support functions. Responsible for maintaining a positive, contractually sound relationship with all landowners and power off-takers we’ve partnered with at the asset, while maintaining a positive presence in the broader community where we live and work. Expected to troubleshoot, maintain and perform operations in the field and up-tower. Other tasks and duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Must have Turbine Technician-1,2 and Electrical Operator 1 & 2
Minimum of 6 years of related work experience
Must pass required JPMs (external candidates)
Valid driver’s license required
Ability to travel to support all Deriva fleet 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 lift up to 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.
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

Experience managing maintenance technicians
3 years of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician
Ability to climb turbine towers (up to 375ft) daily
Ability to complete Supervisor job performance measures within the probationary period,
Ability to travel from time to time on an as-needed basis
Additional years of wind turbine maintenance experience is (preferred)
Experience troubleshooting Siemens 2.3 turbines
Knowledge of heavy equipment used for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements (preferred)
Proven experience of successfully managing and developing wind turbine maintenance technicians (preferred)

Responsibilities

Trouble shooting and maintaining Siemens 2.3 turbines.
Problem solving BOP issues including but not limited to roads, gates, substations and transmission lines. This includes climbing turbines on a regular basis
Work planning and oversight of work product being delivered through employees and contractors
General administration including but not limited to environmental/safety/regulatory compliance, time sheets, setting of individual and business unit goals, setting expectations and driving accountability, employee coaching/counseling/development
Off-taker, landowner and community relations, travel to other assets when needed