Wind Technician I or II (Ironwood Wind Farm)

Deriva Energy•Spearville, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy, providing wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the U.S. with a total electric capacity of more than 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy. They are seeking a Wind Technician to be based at their Ironwood Wind Farm location. This is a full-time, permanent position with significant room for advancement, serving as both an entry-level and initial training level for the series. The hiring manager may elect to fill this position at the higher Wind Technician II Level depending on a candidate's skills and experience. The role involves maintaining all aspects of turbines, including electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Requirements

High School/GED
Ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year (for Wind Technician - Level I)
External Candidates - (3+) years of related work experience (for Wind Technician - Level II)
Must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within the probationary period (for Wind Technician - Level II External Candidates)
Internal Candidates - (1+) year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician (for Wind Technician - Level II Internal Candidates)
Must also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator1 JPM Completed (for Wind Technician - Level II Internal Candidates)
Valid Driver’s License required
Any travel to projects
Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
Ability to climb and work on turbine towers with heights up to 400 ft. daily
Ability to lift 75lbs individually
Walking, Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds
Working in all-weather outdoor conditions (extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow)
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.

Nice To Haves

AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or applicable field of study
Experience with Siemens 2.3 ESS 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