Wind Technician 1

Deriva Energy is seeking a Traveling Wind Technician I in Charlotte, NC. The role involves maintaining safety, diagnosing turbine issues, performing maintenance tasks, and completing documentation. Candidates should have a High School/GED and relevant experience or training. Desired qualifications include familiarity with wind turbine technologies and maintenance equipment. The position requires climbing heights of 300 ft and working in various weather conditions, with travel to different project sites.
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.

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/ Required 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

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 Affirmative 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.