Wind Technician I or II at Campbell Hill Wind Farm

Deriva Energy; Glenrock (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Deriva Energy is seeking a Wind Technician I or II to maintain turbine electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems at the Campbell Hill Wind Farm in Glenrock, WY. The role is full-time with an emphasis on safety, hands-on training, and opportunities for advancement within the wind-energy portfolio.

Ideal candidates will have a High School/GED and be willing to complete training in the renewables academy within one year; Level II requires additional experience or internal progression.

Qualifications

• Education as listed: High School/GED; advanced wind/renewable energy training preferred.
• Hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of wind turbines and related systems.
• Ability to pass background check and drug test prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turbine electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems safely.
• Diagnose faults, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and document work orders.
• Climb turbine towers up to 300 ft daily and operate related equipment.
• Ensure compliance with Lock Out/Tag Out and EH&S procedures.

Education

High School/GED

AAS degree or wind/renewable energy certification

Tools

Maximo EZ Max

My Time management system

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

GE 1.5 ESS turbines

Siemens 2.3 turbines

Job description

Job Description:

Overview

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., who is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy provides 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 is seeking a Wind Technician, to be based in their Campbell Hill Wind Farm location.

Our wind farm is located at 1068 Cole Creek Road, Glenrock, WY 82637 United States of America

Our Wind Technicians are a vital part of our organization, and we take pride in hiring and training the best in the industry. This is a full-time, permanent position with significant room for advancement. This is both the 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 dependent upon a candidate’s skills and experience.

We are looking for a Wind Technician I or II to maintain all aspects of our turbines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).

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 Maxim

Basic Qualifications

Wind Technician - Level I

• High School/GED
• In addition to the High School/GED requirement, the ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year

Wind Technician - Level II

• High School/GED
• External Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (3+) years of related work experience. Must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within the probationary period.
• Internal Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (1+) year of technical experience with DerivaEnergy as a Wind Technician. Must also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator1 JPM Completed.

Desired Qualifications

• AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or 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 (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

Working Conditions

• Valid Driver’s License required
• Any travel to projects
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards
• Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals, or solvents
• Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
• Ability to climb and work on turbine towers with heights up to 300 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)
• Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.
• 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.

Benefits

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

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 Affinitary 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.