Renewable Technologist I or II (Large Corrective Team)

Deriva Energy; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe working conditions

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Competitive Pay

Per Diem

Paid Travel Arrangements

Over-Time

Paid Composite Blade Repair Cert./Trng

Generous paid time off and paid HOLID

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K Matching

Job summary

Deriva Energy is seeking Renewables Technologist I/II to inspect and repair wind generating equipment. This traveling role requires strong safety awareness and the ability to train and mentor junior technologists.

Responsibilities include leading technician teams, mentoring associates, coordinating travel, and interfacing with customers. Candidates should have a high school credential and relevant related experience; additional certifications are a plus. Commitment to safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or higher required with related work experience
• Associate degree or technical certificate preferred
• NCCCO rigging and signalperson certification is a plus

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair wind turbine equipment
• Lead teams of technicians on tasks within expertise
• Mentor Associate Technologists
• Interact with customers as directed by manager
• Develop technical expertise for fault diagnosis and repairs
• Maintain high safety standards on site
• Coordinate travel and scheduling for project requirements
• Oversee subcontractors on site
• Operate equipment including forklifts and CMVs
• Work at heights up to 400 ft in outdoor environments

Skills

Safety awareness

Leadership

Travel readiness

Climb 400 ft

Education

High School/GED

Associate's degree in related field

Technical school certificate

DOT Health Card

Class A CDL

Tools

NCCCO rigging and signalperson

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Renewables Technologist support role is responsible for the inspection and repair of electrical generating equipment and must have the ability to work with some degree of independence on many tasks. This position requires a high level of safety awareness. A Level 1 will have the capability of working with little to no supervision and will require little technical assistance. A Level 1 will also be capable of training and mentoring Associate Technologist. To reach this level the candidate must have demonstrated their ability and have received a recommendation from their manager.

We are looking for a Technologist I and II to inspect and repair electrical generating equipment. This is a traveling position.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of Wind Fleet
• Perform small and large corrective tasks on wind turbines
• Lead teams of technicians as assigned on tasks within areas of developed expertise
• Provide mentorship and training to Associate Technologists as directed
• Interact directly with customers as directed by manager.
• Develop technical expertise for the identification and resolution of problems and complete repairs to electrical generating equipment on an increasing number of technologies and tasks
• Strive to continuously improve job-related and technical knowledge, skills and performance
• Diagnose and resolve faults on wind turbines as they relate to mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with all policy, procedures.
• Support business goals through safe and efficient execution of assigned tasks
• Develops positive working relationships with team members and customers
• Assist with scheduling, dispatching and travel coordination in support of project requirements
• Oversee subcontractor activities on site as directed
• Work as scheduled
• Climb up to 400 ft. several times daily
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness at all times
• Work in a outdoor environment for an extended period of time
• Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles

Basic Qualifications for Renewables Technologist Level I

• High School/GED
• In addition to required degree, two (2) years or more of related work experience
• 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.

Basic Qualifications for Renewables Technologist Level II

• High School/GED
• In addition to required degree, four (4) years or more of related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field
• Technical school certificate
• NCCCO rigging and signalperson (or equivalent)
• DOT Health Card
• Class A CDL
• Additional years of wind experience (strongly preferred)

Working Conditions

• Valid Driver's License required
• Any travel to projects
• Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
• The ability to climb turbine towers (up to 400ft) daily is a requirement of this position
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards
• 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)
• Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals or solvents
• Work at heights greater than 300 feet daily
• Ability to pass a background check and pass a drug test
• Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.
• 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.
• Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Benefits

• Safe working conditions
• Healthy Work-Life Balance
• Competitive Pay
• Per Diem
• Paid Travel Arrangements
• Over-Time
• Paid Composite Blade Repair Certification Programs and Trainings
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Matching

Additional Information

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.

Deriva welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Deriva includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.

Deriva Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affir­mative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, protected veteran or military status, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.