Wind Technician I or II at Campbell Hill Wind Farm

Deriva Energy•Glenrock, WY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Deriva Energy is hiring a Wind Technician I or II for its Campbell Hill Wind Farm in Glenrock, Wyoming. This is a full-time, permanent position with advancement opportunities. The role is an entry-level and initial training position in the series, although the hiring manager may appoint a candidate at the Wind Technician II level based on skills and experience. The technician maintains wind turbines and related systems, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and civil components, while working safely and efficiently. The role involves climbing turbines, diagnosing and correcting faults, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, monitoring performance, following energy-isolation procedures, operating equipment, and completing required safety and work documentation. Candidates must meet the education and level-specific qualification requirements and be able to perform the physical and environmental duties described in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
For Wind Technician I: ability to complete Level I job performance measures and Deriva Energy Renewables Academy training within one year.
For Wind Technician II external candidates: at least three years of related work experience and successful completion of required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within the probationary period.
For Wind Technician 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 JPMs.
Valid driver’s license.
Completion of an OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.
Must pass a background check and drug test before hire.
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to climb and work on turbine towers up to 300 feet daily and climb stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds.
Ability to lift 75 pounds individually.
Must meet the safe working weight restriction of 265 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow.
Ability to work around mechanical, electrical, and other hazards, as well as noisy or dusty conditions and chemicals or solvents.
Ability to operate equipment including forklifts and commercial motor vehicles.
Ability to travel to projects as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or an applicable field of study.
Experience with GE 1.5 ESS and/or Siemens 2.3 wind turbines.
Experience with multiple wind turbine supplier technologies.
High-voltage and substation maintenance experience.
Familiarity with mechanical and electronic testing equipment, such as 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 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 quality, and efficiently.
Maintain EH&S documentation and complete required paperwork in Maxim, including work orders, timesheets, and tool and PPE inventories.