Wind Technician I/II — Field Technician & Climber

Deriva Energy; Rio Grande City (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Certification programs and training

Job summary

Deriva Energy seeks a Wind Technician I/II for the Los Vientos wind location in Rio Grande City, TX. The role covers maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems across turbines, with safety-first expectations and training progression from entry level to higher levels.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and are prepared to complete Deriva Energy's renewables academy within a year, with potential for advancement and full-time, permanent employment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; ability to complete Level I measures and Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year.
• Level II requires 3+ years of related work experience; internal candidates with 1+ year at Deriva Energy may qualify.
• Desire for AAS or Renewable Energy certification and familiarity with turbine tech and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all turbine aspects (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic).
• Diagnose faults and perform corrective actions or open service cases.
• Perform energy isolation per Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and transformer switching per safety controls.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and document work in Maximo.

Skills

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Height climbing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AAS degree or Renewable Energy cert

Tools

Maximo EZ Max

My Time management systems

Vestas turbine experience

Job description

Deriva Energy seeks a Wind Technician I/II for the Los Vientos wind location in Rio Grande City, TX. The role covers maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems across turbines, with safety-first expectations and training progression from entry level to higher levels.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and are prepared to complete Deriva Energy's renewables academy within a year, with potential for advancement and full-time, permanent employment.