Lead Wind Technician

Our Lead 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 the highest technician level. This is a leadership level of the wind classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in technical areas of specialization with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work. Incumbent functions in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.

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

The physical work location is at the Big Blue Wind Farm: 8261 320th Ave, Blue Earth, MN 56013, US

Responsibilities

Leads crews of technicians to complete required duties

Interact directly with the customer as directed by the manager.

Train and mentor employees as directed by the manager.

Perform operations, planned maintenance, and unplanned maintenance on sub-station equipment.

Troubleshooting warranty issues

Daily, weekly, monthly reporting needs

Work as scheduled during the week and on call as needed or required by manager.

Act as the backup to the active manager

Assist management (as needed) with vendor contractual and activities, landowner agreements, and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

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

High School/GED

External Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (6+) years of related work experience.

Must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I&II JPMs within the probationary period.

Internal Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (3+) year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician.

Must also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator 1&2 JPM Completed.

Desired Qualifications

AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or applicable field of study.

Experience with Gamesa 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 400 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.

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.