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

Deriva Energy • Rio Grande City, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is hiring a Wind Technician I or II to maintain wind turbines at its Los Vientos III, IV, V Wind location in Rio Grande City, Texas. This is a full-time, permanent position with room for advancement. Wind Technician I is the entry and initial training level; the hiring manager may hire at Wind Technician II depending on a candidate’s skills and experience. The technician maintains turbine systems and equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and civil components, and performs maintenance and troubleshooting safely and efficiently.

The role is based at 200 FM 490, Rio Grande City, TX 78582. Work includes climbing turbine towers up to 300 feet, performing outdoor work in varying weather, operating equipment, and responding to hazards associated with mechanical and electrical systems. The position requires a valid driver’s license, completion of an OEM or third-party technical specialty training program, and passing a background check and drug test before hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available. A 265-pound safe-working-weight restriction applies as an essential job function.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• For Wind Technician I: ability to complete Level I job performance measures and the Deriva Energy Renewables Academy training within one year.
• For external Wind Technician II candidates: at least three years of related work experience and successful completion of Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I job performance measures within the probationary period.
• For internal Wind Technician II candidates: at least one year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician, and completion of Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator-1 job performance measures.
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of an OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.
• Pass a background check and drug test before hire.
• 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, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment, including forklifts and commercial motor vehicles.
• Meet the position's 265-pound safe-working-weight restriction.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

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 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, perform corrective actions, or open service cases 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 preventive and corrective maintenance, performance monitoring, and evaluation.
• Maintain turbine systems and components, including electrical, mechanical, and civil aspects, safely, efficiently, and to a high quality standard.
• Maintain EH&S documentation and complete required paperwork, including work orders, timesheets, and tool and PPE inventories.

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.
• Company vehicle available 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED