Deriva Energy · 1 month ago
Lead Wind Technician (Mobile Service Travel Team)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expDeriva Energy is a national leader in sustainable energy solutions, focusing on wind, solar, backup power, and energy management services. They are seeking a Lead Wind Technician to join their Mobile Service Team, responsible for maintaining all aspects of wind turbines and providing leadership to technicians. The role involves complex problem-solving, independent work, and ensuring safety and compliance in turbine operations.
Electrical DistributionEnergyLightingRenewable Energy
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Valid Driver's License required
Any travel to projects
The ability to climb turbine towers (up to 400ft) daily is a requirement of this position
Ability to lift 75lbs individually
Ability to pass a background check and pass a drug test
Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program
Safe Working Weight Requirement: This position contains a weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function of the job
Preferred
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
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
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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