Wind Technician

Job Title: Wind Technician at Ironwood Wind Farm

Location: 12690 Eagle RD, Spearville, KS 67876

Deriva Energy, a portfolio company of Brookfield Renewable U.S., is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy providing wind, solar, resilient backup power, and managed energy services to over 1,000 projects across the United States. With a total electric capacity exceeding 5,100 megawatts of nonregulated renewable energy, we are seeking a Wind Technician for our Ironwood Wind Farm.

• Maintain a high level of safety awareness at all times.
• Climb heights of 300 ft. and greater several times daily.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on turbines, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems.
• Perform troubleshooting to identify root causes and execute corrective actions or open service cases with equipment manufacturers.
• Conduct energy isolation in accordance with Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.
• Perform pad‑mounted transformer switching following Hazardous Energy Controls procedures.
• Execute small or large corrective tasks on wind turbines.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, performance monitoring, and evaluation.
• Maintain turbines in a safe, high‑quality, and efficient manner.
• Complete EH&S documentation and necessary paperwork (work orders, timesheets, tool and PPE inventory, etc.) within Maximo.
• Pass a background check and drug test prior to hire.
• Adhere to the safe working weight requirement (maximum 265 lbs.).

• Wind Technician – Level I:
  High School/GED; ability to complete Level I job performance measures, training, and the Deriva Energy Renewables Academy within 1 year.
• Wind Technician – Level II:
  • External candidates:
    High School/GED, ≥3 years related work experience, and must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within probationary period.
  • Internal candidates:
    High School/GED, ≥1 year technical experience as a Deriva Energy Wind Technician, and must have completed Turbine Technician 1 and Electrical Operator 1 JPMs.

• AAS degree or certification in Wind/Renewable Energy or related field.
• 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 (voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, hand and power tools).
• Knowledge of heavy equipment for facility maintenance and working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Proficiency with Maximo EZ Max mobile work and My Time management systems.
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• CPR and AED certification.
• TSL tower climber and rescue & EEM training.
• Forklift certification.

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Travel to projects as needed.
• Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and other hazards.
• Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions and chemicals or solvents.
• Operate equipment including forklifts and commercial motor vehicles.
• Ability to climb and work on turbine towers up to 400 ft. daily.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. individually.
• Walking, climbing 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, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.