Wind Technician II or III

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 II or III, to be based in their Ironwood Wind Farm 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. The hiring manager may elect to fill this position at the higher Wind Technician III Level dependent upon a candidate's skills and experience.

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

The physical work location is at the Ironwood Wind: 12690 Eagle RD, Spearville, KS 67876.

• 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
• Maintain 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

• High School/GED
• External Candidates – 3+ years of related work experience. Must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within the probationary period
• Internal Candidates – 1+ year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician. Must also have Turbine Technician‑1 and Electrical Operator 1 JPM completed

• High school/GED
• External Candidates – 3+ years of related work experience. Must pass required Turbine Technician II and Electrical Operator I & II JPMs within the probationary period
• Internal Candidates – 1+ year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician. Must also have Turbine Technician‑1 and Electrical Operator 1 JPM completed

• AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or applicable field of study
• Experience with Siemens 2.3 ESS turbines
• Experience with multiple wind turbine supplier technologies
• High‑voltage and substation maintenance experience
• Familiarity with mechanical and electronic testing equipment (e.g., 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 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• CPR and AED training certification
• TSL tower climber and rescue & EEM training
• Forklift certified

• 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 75 lbs 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

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible…