Wind Technician I or II at Los Vientos 1A/1B

Deriva Energy•Lyford, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is seeking a Wind Technician I or II to be based at their Los Vientos 1A & 1B Wind location. This is a full-time, permanent position with significant room for advancement, serving as the entry-level and initial training level for the series. The hiring manager may fill this position at the Wind Technician II level based on candidate skills and experience. The role involves maintaining all aspects of Siemens 2.3 & Mitsubishi 102-2.4 turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. This is a local position with travel limited to training opportunities only. The physical work location is at the Los Vientos 1A/1B Deriva Energy Windfarm: 4545 FM 507, Lyford, TX 78569.

Requirements

High School/GED
Wind Technician - Level I: Ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year
Wind Technician - Level II (External Candidates): In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (3+) years of related work experience. Must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within the probationary period.
Wind Technician - Level II (Internal Candidates): In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (1+) year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician. Must also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator1 JPM Completed.
Valid Driver’s License required
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.
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 Siemens 2.3 or MHI 102-2.4 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

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