Instrumentation Technician – Wind and Solar Energy

Innergex; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy firm in Longueuil is seeking a specialist technician to install and maintain measurement stations for wind and solar energy. Key responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and reporting. The ideal candidate should have a college diploma, excellent communication skills, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to travel and work outdoors. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Three weeks vacation to start

100% medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Electric vehicle incentive

Career development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Offices accessible by public transportation

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Willing to travel primarily in Eastern Canada, and possibly in Western Canada or the US.
• Able to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install wind and solar measurement stations and their power systems.
• Write reports on installation and maintenance.
• Coordinate field work with staff and third parties.
• Perform maintenance on measurement stations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Education

College diploma in networking and telecommunications or relevant training

Job description

Overview

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution

The specialist technician will be responsible in the field for installing measurement masts, Lidars, and Sodars for wind energy, and for installing measurement stations for solar energy, including their maintenance. They will be responsible for installing and maintaining autonomous power supply systems for these measurement installations.

Your day-to-day

• With the support of the environmental field technician and the senior resource specialist, install, participate in the installation or coordinate the installation of wind and solar measurement stations and their autonomous power supply systems, and perform maintenance on them;
• Write accurate reports on equipment installation and maintenance;
• Coordinate field work with Innergex staff and/or third parties;
• Maintenance and repair (remote and on-site) of measurement stations;
• Maintain close communication with Innergex staff to ensure that issues are identified in a timely and consistent manner.

Your skills, our requirements

• College diploma in networking and telecommunications or other relevant training;
• The following certifications would be considered an asset: wilderness first aid, ATV/snowmobile training;
• Valid Class 5 driver's license;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Willing and able to travel to sites, primarily in Eastern Canada, and possibly in Western Canada or the US;
• Willing to work outdoors, often in remote locations and in all weather conditions;
• Strong sense of ownership of work and overall team goals;
• Great attention to detail;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and quickly change priorities;
• Strong ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to instrumentation, data recording, and telemetry;
• An interest and/or experience in the renewable energy sector is an asset;
• Able to read English and communicate effectively to ensure collaboration with various stakeholders outside Quebec on a recurring basis.

Additional considerations

• The position is based in the company's Longueuil (Quebec) headquarters, steps away from the Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke metro station.
• This position is a P1 level.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
• Group retirement plans with employer participation;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Hybrid work model;
• Career development opportunities;
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.