Cypress Wind Turbine Technician

Siemens Gamesa; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Wind Technician to service SG4X wind turbines at their Cypress site in Medicine Hat. The ideal candidate will focus on safety and quality, perform maintenance and troubleshooting, and work in a team environment. Competitive benefits and career growth opportunities included.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work culture

Flexible work environment

Competitive rewards package

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical systems including PLC programming.
• Must be eligible to hold a valid Passport and Driver's License.
• Legally able to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the service and maintenance of wind turbines.
• Complete services and paperwork on time.
• Work inside the turbine enclosure at an elevated height.

Skills

Knowledge in electrical systems

Ability to analyze and resolve problems

Good computer skills

Teamwork

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Siemens Energy is currently seeking highly talented and motivated candidates for a Wind Technician position at our Cypress wind farm. Safety and Quality form a central part of our culture, and the ideal candidate will have a strong focus on both.

The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance on our wind farms.

The ideal candidate has the ability to work a flexible schedule, on-call, along with the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently. They will provide excellent service to our customers, have the ability to work on complex systems in challenging environments, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Responsible for the service, maintenance and troubleshooting of Siemens Gamesa SG4X wind turbines at our Cypress site near Lomond, Alberta.
• Provide excellent service to our customers by completing services and paperwork on time
• The work environment entails working inside the wind turbine enclosure at an elevated height of ~ 300 feet
• Extensive training and testing will be provided covering safety and technical job requirements
• Physical requirements of the job include but not limited to: Ladder climbing minimum 267 steps, up stair climbing, standing for long periods, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, work above shoulders, pushing, pulling, exposure to vibration, chemicals, confined spaces and extreme weather conditions
• Capable of efficiently taking on additional roles and responsibilities at an operating wind farm

What You Bring

• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical systems including such as PLC programming and converters
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment
• Strong ability to organize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientation, ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a high level of results orientation
• Good computer skills, is competent in the use of Microsoft platforms like Outlook and Excel
• Must be eligible to hold a valid Passport and Driver’s License. Must be legally able to work in Canada.

About The Team

The Cypress team is looking for a technician to join our ranks in servicing our SG4X platform. Extensive training and on-the-job training is provided to be able to improve your skills and development.

We have a multi-cultural team on site who are working together continuously to work safely, provide excellent customer service and maintain our wind turbines.

Joining the Cypress team will provide many opportunities to learn and grow professionally within Siemens Energy and personally with the experience you will gain.

Safety and Quality form a central part of our culture, and the ideal candidate will have a strong focus on both.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities.

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture and a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Competitive total rewards package
• Flexible benefits and savings programs
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell vacation
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives
• Diversity and inclusivity focused