Wind Technician I or II (Traveling Technician)

Deriva Energy; Canby (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; 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 seeks Traveling Wind Technician I or II based in Mt Pleasant Wind. This full-time role involves traveling to turbine sites, performing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic maintenance and diagnostics.

Expect six weeks on, one week off (unpaid), with opportunity for advancement to higher level based on skills. The position requires climbing tall towers, strong safety focus, and the ability to troubleshoot and coordinate with manufacturers for service actions.

Qualifications

• High School/GED; complete Level I measures and academy within 1 year.
• External candidates: 3+ years related work; must pass Turbine Tech I & Electrical Operator I JPMs.
• Internal candidates: 1+ year with Deriva Energy; must complete Turbine Tech-1 & Electrical Operator-1 JPM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turbines’ electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve faults; perform root-cause analysis and open service cases as needed.
• Perform energy isolation per Lock Out/Tag Out procedures; operate cranes and hoists.

Skills

Wind Turbine Experience

Safety Awareness

Climb Towers

Troubleshooting

Education

High School/GED

AAS in Wind/Renewable Energy

Tools

Vestas V82

Vestas V90

Maximo EZ Max

MS Office

Job description

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 Traveling Wind Technician I or II, to be based in their Mt Pleasant Wind location.

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 Traveling Wind Technician I or II, to be based in their Mt Pleasant 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 Traveling Wind Technician I or II to maintain all aspects of our customers turbines (e.g., electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, etc.).

This is a traveling position with the Mobile Field Service team, with 6 weeks on with 1 week off (unpaid).

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 Deriva Energy 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

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 Affi