Senior Renewable Technologist- Gearbox and Generator Repair

Deriva Energy, LLC is seeking a Senior Renewable Technologist for Gearbox and Generator Repair, based in Brookings, SD. This full-time role involves providing technical support for wind turbine maintenance, overseeing repairs, and ensuring best practices across multiple sites. The position requires advanced diagnostic skills, leadership abilities, and 50% travel across the U.S. The role focuses on reliability initiatives and technical guidance for drivetrain components.
## Senior Renewable Technologist - Gearbox and Generator Repair Apply remote type: Onsite locations: Gearbox and Generator Repair Warehouse Office time type: Full time posted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: July 31, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition : R-200526 * * 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 Senior Renewable Technologist to join our team. This position will be based in Brookings, South Dakota. ** Job Summary ** The Senior Renewables Technologist is the highest level of technical support within the Renewables organization. This position serves as the lead technical expert for wind turbine gearbox and generator maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and reliability initiatives across the fleet. This role provides advanced technical expertise to solve complex mechanical and electrical drivetrain issues while overseeing fleet-wide governance and best practices related to major component repairs. Incumbents are responsible for strategic oversight of gearbox, generator, main bearing, coupling, and drivetrain reliability programs with minimal supervision. This position requires advanced diagnostic and repair capabilities, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work independently. The Senior Renewables Technologist acts as management's "eyes in the field," ensuring safe work practices, quality repairs, and consistent execution across multiple sites. ** Responsibilities * ** Requires 50% travel throughout the United States and working outdoors in a wide variety of conditions from elevated platforms and wind turbine nacelles * Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for wind turbine gearbox, generator, and drivetrain troubleshooting, repair, and reliability improvements * Leads major component exchange projects involving gearboxes, generators, main bearings, couplings, and related drivetrain equipment * Provides technical guidance during root cause analysis of gearbox failures, generator faults, bearing failures, lubrication issues, vibration concerns, and drivetrain misalignment * Reviews inspection findings and develops corrective action plans to improve fleet reliability and component life * Performs advanced diagnostics utilizing vibration analysis, oil analysis, borescope inspections, thermography, electrical testing, and condition monitoring data * Partners with OEMs and third-party contractors to evaluate repair methods, emerging technologies, and industry best practices * Ensures accomplishment of business goals through effective leadership, planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities * Develops and maintains technical procedures, repair standards, and quality assurance processes related to major component repairs * Independently prepares detailed technical reports, repair documentation, failure analyses, calculations, and recommendations * Assists in developing training programs and technical curriculum for drivetrain maintenance and major component repair activities * Coaches and mentors other technologists and site personnel on gearbox and generator troubleshooting techniques * Maintains accurate records and repair histories to support reliability engineering and asset management initiatives * Supports facility personnel in troubleshooting and repair activities when not actively engaged in specialty work * Represents the company professionally while promoting a strong culture of safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement ** Basic Qualifications *** Associate’s degree in Wind Energy, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field, plus four years of relevant experience. * In lieu of an associate’s degree, High School Diploma/GED and six years of relevant experience * Experience leading major component exchanges and troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical…