Wind Technician I or II (Cimarron II Wind Farm)

Deriva Energy • Cimarron, KS

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is seeking a Wind Technician to be based at their Cimarron Wind Farm location. This is a full-time, permanent position with significant room for advancement, serving as the entry-level training position for the series. The hiring manager may choose 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 at Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year (for Wind Technician I)
• External Candidates - (3+) years of related work experience (for Wind Technician II)
• Must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within the probationary period (for Wind Technician II external candidates)
• Internal Candidates - (1+) year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician (for Wind Technician II internal candidates)
• Must also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator1 JPM Completed (for Wind Technician II internal candidates)
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Must pass a background check and drug test prior to hire
• 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 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
• Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.

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

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

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