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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. Our Renewables Technologists (High Voltage Technicians) are a vital part of our organization, and we take pride in hiring and training the best in the industry. We are looking for motivated, High Voltage Technicians to travel the country maintaining and repairing high and medium voltage equipment.
This is a traveling position.
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.
Basic Qualifications
Technologist I
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
Technologist II
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
Read and understand Electrical System As Built Drawings.
Able to perform Underground Cable Fault Detection and make repairs
Basic Understanding of Dissolved Gas Analysis
Air switch Installations and Maintenance knowledge
Desired Qualifications
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
Working Conditions
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. 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
Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards
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)
Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals or solvents
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
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
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.
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.
