Senior Wind Turbine Technician ( Traveling Technician )

Spark Power ⚡; Medicine Hat; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a Senior Wind Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting wind turbines across Canada, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The company values its employees and offers a supportive environment with numerous growth opportunities. Technicians will enjoy a range of perks, including competitive wages, paid travel, and a positive workplace culture. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have the skills to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive hourly wages

Paid travel days

Overtime pay

Tool allowance

Benefits (health, vision, dental)

Company vehicles

Monthly cell phone allowance

Training in other sectors

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Wind Turbine Technician preferred.
• Valid GE training certificates for LOTO/maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on Wind Turbine Generators.
• Conduct electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Maintain required training certifications for the position.

Skills

Wind Turbine Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Troubleshooting

Safety Procedures

Teamwork

Digital Literacy

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work at Heights

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Post Secondary Education in Electrical or Mechanical Field

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Torque Tools

Job description

Spark Power, a trusted partner in power in North America, is looking for a Senior Wind Technician to join our growing Team. The Wind Turbine Technician will travel to support various scopes of work across Canada. The technician must be competent and qualified to work on wind turbines. Specific trainings and electrical / mechanical competencies are an asset.

Spark Power is a leading independent power solutions provider to the electrical service industry across North America. We deliver technical solutions that help our customers transition to the grid of the future – Renewable Energy.

We are excited to provide careers in Renewables and are committed to being the best employer possible. Our product is our people!

Here’s what you will do as a Wind Technician:

• Follow all Health and Safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace
• Scheduled maintenance of Wind Turbine Generators including: inspection, greasing, cleaning, torqueing and tensioning of bolted connections
• Apply LOTO
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting
• Follow and implement work procedures for specific scopes of work to inspect, repair and maintain Wind Turbine components
• Populate, track and communicate client and company documentation on a daily basis
• Maintain a clean work area, equipment and tooling
• Perform other daily work requirements as directed by Site Management
• Maintain required training certifications for position (Fall Protection/Rescue Training, NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, LOTO, First Aid/CPR/AED)

Here Are Some Of The Perks Spark Employees Enjoy:

• Competitive hourly wages
• Competitive overtime policy
• Per Diem
• Paid travel days
• Overtime
• Fast-track growth opportunities
• Opportunities to train and work in other sectors (Solar, Electric Car Charging, Battery Storage)
• Hands-on, positive Management Team that began as Technicians and have been promoted from within
• $200/year tool allowance
• Positive and fun company culture. No one is 'just a number' at Spark.
• Benefits (health, vision, dental)
• Company vehicles
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for

Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Firm commitment to safety
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Believer in Renewable Energy
• 2-years experience working as a Wind Turbine Technician is preferred
• Valid GE training certificates for LOTO/maintenance + additional higher level GE certificates is preferred
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance or repair experience
• Experience with motors, rotors, drives, gears, or similar is required
• Experience using hand and power tools including torque tooling
• Valid Driver's License
• Digital literacy (proficiency with mobile apps, all our reporting is digital)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team mentality and liaise with customers to ensure quality of service
• Able to travel across Canada
• Must be able to lift 23kg (50 lbs)
• Ability to work at heights (up to 400 ft) with good ergonomics, work may take place on ladders, platforms, and cramped spaces with constant standing and kneeling.
• Able to determine color codes
• Work in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures
• Post secondary education with an electrical or mechanical base is an asset
• High school diploma or equivalent

Who is Spark Power?

Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow.

Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.