Wind Technician I or II at Los Vientos III, IV, V

Deriva Energy; Rio Grande City (TX); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Certification programs and training

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Safety awareness

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Height climbing

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

AAS degree or Renewable Energy cert

Outils

Maximo EZ Max

My Time management systems

Vestas turbine experience

Description du poste

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 Los Vientos III, IV, V Wind location.

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.).

The physical work location is at the Los Vientos III, IV, V Wind: 200 FM 490 Rio Grande City, TX, 78582.

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

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 Vestas V82 and V90 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

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Certification Programs and Training Classes
• All necessary equipment provided
• Utilization of company vehicle when on-call
• Cellphone Reimbursement
• Career Growth & Development Opportunities
• Relocation assistance if you do not live within a reasonable commute of the work location.

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

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 Affinity 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.