Wind Technician I or II at Los Vientos III, IV, V

Deriva Energy•Rio Grande City, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy is hiring a Wind Technician I or II to maintain all aspects of turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems, at the Los Vientos III, IV, V Wind location in Rio Grande City, Texas. This is a full-time, permanent position with room for advancement. The role is the entry and initial training level in the series, though the hiring manager may fill it at Wind Technician II depending on the candidate’s skills and experience. Wind Technicians maintain turbines safely, to a high standard of quality, and efficiently. The work includes diagnosing and resolving turbine faults, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, monitoring performance, and completing associated safety documentation and paperwork. The position involves climbing turbine towers, working outdoors in varied weather, and potential exposure to mechanical, electrical, and other hazards. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Level I candidates must be able to complete Level I job performance measures and Deriva Energy Renewables Academy training within one year. Level II external candidates need at least three years of related experience and must pass the required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I job performance measures during the probationary period. Level II internal candidates need at least one year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician and must have completed the Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator-1 job performance measures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Level I: Ability to complete Level I job performance measures and Deriva Energy Renewables Academy training within one year.
Level II external candidates: At least three years of related work experience and ability to pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I job performance measures during the probationary period.
Level II internal candidates: At least one year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician and completed Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator-1 job performance measures.
Valid driver’s license.
Complete an OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.
Pass a background check and drug test before hire.
Meet the safe working weight restriction of 265 pounds.
Ability to climb and work on turbine towers up to 300 feet daily and 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 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.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or an 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, 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

Maintain a high level of safety awareness.
Climb to heights of 300 feet and greater several times daily.
Diagnose and resolve turbine mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
Troubleshoot issues to identify root causes, 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 or large corrective tasks on wind turbines.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, performance monitoring, and evaluation.
Maintain all aspects of turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and civil components, safely, to a high standard of quality, and efficiently.
Maintain EH&S documentation and complete necessary paperwork, including work orders, timesheets, tool and PPE inventories, and other required records in Maximo.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid certification programs and training classes.
All necessary equipment provided.
Use of a company vehicle when on-call.
Cellphone reimbursement.
Career growth and development opportunities.
Relocation assistance for candidates who do not live within a reasonable commute of the work location.