Deriva Energy · 4 months ago
High Voltage Technologist I or II (Traveling Position)
Wingate, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expDeriva Energy is a nationwide leader in sustainable energy, providing wind, solar, and managed energy services across the U.S. They are seeking motivated High Voltage Technicians to travel the country maintaining and repairing high and medium voltage equipment. This role involves providing technical expertise, preparing reports, and supporting the company's goals while traveling extensively for work.
Electrical DistributionEnergyLightingRenewable Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, resolution of problems and repair completion of electrical equipment
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to effectively coordinate work activities
Maintains accurate records and files
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
Develops technical expertise for the identification, resolution of problems and repair completion of electrical generating equipment
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 1 year as an Associate or similar experience
Complete required training for EO1
Forklift training/Certification
Aerial lift training/Certification
NFPA 70E qualified
Basic Understanding of Thermography
Read and understand Electrical System As Built Drawings
Ability to write and perform SAT/HEC LOTO
Minimum of 2 years as a Technologist 1 or similar experience
Complete required training for EO2
Understanding of Dissolved Gas Analysis
Basic knowledge of Transformer Degasification Processing
Able to perform Underground Cable Fault Detection and make repairs
Air switch Installations and Maintenance knowledge
Travel required for 100% of the projects
Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
This position contains a weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function of the job
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)
Ability to pass a background check and pass a drug test
Able to pass a pre-employment physical
Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period
Preferred
Experience working on substation and BOP equipment
Experience working with micro-processor relays
Experience using testing equipment (Multimeter. Megger, TTR, ETC…)
Ability to read and understand site and equipment drawings
Ability to effectively apply basic principles of project management
FAA Part 107 SUAS rating (Commercial drone pilot)
Ability to work effectively within a team dynamic to get the job done within the allotted project timeline
Benefits
Safe working conditions
Healthy Work-Life Balance
Competitive Pay
Per Diem
Paid Travel Arrangements
Over-Time
Paid Training
Computer
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401k plan
Company
Deriva Energy
Deriva Energy generates electricity from renewable resources in the transition to cleaner energy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$424MKey Investors
Principal Asset ManagementCapital One
2025-05-19Debt Financing· $127M
2024-10-01Debt Financing· $207M
2023-06-12Acquired
Leadership Team
John Clapp
Chief Executive Officer
Russell Young
Chief Operating Officer
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