Level I Wind Technician - 2025 Season - (Wind Technician Program Students)

Acuren; Canada; Remote; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Level I Wind Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of wind turbine operations across Canada. This full-time position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, performing inspections and repairs on turbine blades while adhering to strict safety standards. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career in the renewable energy sector. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, performance bonuses, and the chance to work in various remote locations. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Performance-Based Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in the wind industry, especially in blade inspection.
• Certifications in Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, and CPR are assets.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair wind turbine blades to company standards.
• Work safely at heights and in confined spaces, documenting findings.
• Supervise and instruct others as needed.

Skills

Wind Industry Experience

Blade Inspection and Repair

Rope Access Techniques

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Wind Certification

Tools

Mechanized Hand Tools

Job description

Position Summary

Acuren and its affiliate entities are a leading provider of wind turbine rotor blade inspection, repair, and other services in North America. Combined with the use of rope access technology and inspection expertise, we provide a comprehensive inspection and repair solution for the wind industry.

Position Details:

Acuren Wind Canada Inc. is recruiting for experienced traveling Level I Wind Technicians to support projects throughout Canada for our upcoming 2025 season!

This is a full-time, permanent position that includes health and dental benefits, and eligibility for performance-based and a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and ensure repairs on wind turbine blades are completed to company standards.
• Work as a member of the team with a safety-first approach and document repair and inspection findings.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Work at heights of more than 300 feet via rope access or suspended platform, in confined spaces and for extended periods of time in remote locations in variable climates and environments.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques.
• Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of Rope Access Technicians.
• Ensure operational safety of all equipment.
• May instruct and supervise others.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of wind industry experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in blade inspection and repair work.
• High School Diploma. Preference will be given to candidates with a Technical Wind Certification or experienced with a wide variety of turbine platforms and blade types.
• A valid drivers' license is required.
• Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space, and CPR certifications are an asset.
• IRATA or SPRAT Certification, GWO Certification would be an asset.
• Adaptable to travel and productively work in remote locations across Canada for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required.
• Dexterity to traverse rough/slippery terrain on heavy construction sites.
• Physical and emotional capability to ascend to considerable heights (100m/330ft) by vertical ladder, suspended platform, boom truck, lifts or utilizing rope access technology, multiple times per day, while carrying up to 15kgs/30lbs of additional weight.
• Physical capability to bend, kneel, climb, and squat with full range of motion and for prolonged periods of time.
• Comfortable with working in a confined space.
• Demonstrated effective hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Capability to lift to 25kgs/50lbs unassisted (on occasion up to 35kgs/75lbs).
• Familiarity and comfort in the operation of mechanized hand tools.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse team.
• Ability to work productively in a variety of adverse conditions.
• Physical and psychological fitness, with the ability to successfully submit to drug and alcohol testing on a random schedule.
• Ability to comply with Acuren and/or client-required pandemic policies prior to employment and continued compliance with adaptive Acuren and/or client pandemic policies.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English is required – French is an asset.

Company Overview

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international privately held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package and a commitment to the principles of a respectful workplace, Acuren offers tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Acuren Wind Inc. is a full-service tower and blade engineering, inspection and repair company with more than 15 years of experience on various wind turbine technologies across North America.

Thank you, we appreciate your interest in a career at Acuren; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information.