Wind Turbine Technician I

Location

Lamèque, New Brunswick, Canada

Base Pay: $24.84 – $ 31.46 p/hr (based on experience, education, and skillset)

Permanent position

Full-time position

Onsite only

Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair and maintenance on wind turbine generators and related equipment at wind farm
Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building
Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur
Complete required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment; maintain records of documentation
Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbines and the wind farm
Perform preventative maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm
Utilize appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in safe manner
Conduct safety analysis and review of hazards and energy sources prior to and while performing any work assignment on the wind farm
Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform assigned maintenance assignments
Maintain required training certifications and qualifications as to enable personnel to safely perform work related tasks in a quality matter
Other responsibilities as assigned

High school education or equivalent, college degree a plus
A Journeyman in Electrical trade designation
Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods of time
Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
Previous experience working with hand and power tools
Able to work independently in a fast paced team environment
Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders and work at heights of 100 meters
Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and in adverse and extreme weather conditions, and in confined spaces
Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high voltage equipment
Maintain required training certifications
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Ability to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency
Ability to obtain a valid Passport

5% Annual Performance Bonuses
5% Availability bonus
On-call pay at 1.5x your base rate.
Comprehensive Benefits starting on Day 1, including supplementary medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and eligible dependents, plus the Group Retirement Savings Plan.
RRSP with company match and after 90 days
15 days of PTO (with 1 additional day per year of service), 12 public holidays.
$50 monthly reimbursement for health, wellness, or fitness-related memberships and equipment
Participation in the Technician Progression Program, which provides the necessary technical and industry certification training to support your career growth and compensation advancement as a technician
EAP (Employee Assistance Program), includes free counseling and resources to support personal/family situations