Wind Technician I/II – Traveling Technician

Deriva Energy

Traveling Wind Technician maintaining all aspects of customer turbines for Deriva Energy, a leader in renewable energy. Responsibilities include diagnostics, maintenance, and safety adherence for turbine operations.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Wind Technician - Level I: High School/GED
In addition to the High School/GED requirement, the ability to complete Level I job performance measures and training Deriva Energy renewables academy within 1 year
Wind Technician - Level II: High School/GED
External Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (3+) years of related work experience.
Must pass required Turbine Technician I and Electrical Operator I JPMs within the probationary period.
Internal Candidates - In addition to the High School/GED requirement, (1+) year of technical experience with Deriva Energy as a Wind Technician.
Must also have Turbine Technician-1 and Electrical Operator1 JPM Completed.
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
Valid Driver’s License required
Must pass a background check and drug test prior to start date

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with matching
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

troubleshootingpreventative maintenancecorrective maintenanceperformance monitoringenergy isolationmechanical diagnosticselectrical diagnosticshydraulic diagnosticshigh voltage maintenancesubstation maintenance

Soft Skills

safety awarenessproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationteamworkorganizational skills

Certifications

Wind Technician - Level IWind Technician - Level IITurbine Technician-1Electrical Operator-1AAS degree in Wind/Renewable Energy