Senior Wind Turbine Technician ( Traveling Technician )

Spark Power Corp; Ontario; 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 fosters a positive culture where employees are valued and supported, offering competitive wages, paid travel, and opportunities for growth in various renewable sectors. If you have a passion for renewable energy and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wages

Paid travel days

200/year tool allowance

Company vehicles

Monthly cell phone allowance

All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for

Opportunities to train in other sectors

Positive company culture

Overtime pay

Hands-on management support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on Wind Turbine Generators.
• Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Electro-mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance and repair experience

Digital literacy

Safety commitment

Strong work ethic

Education

Post-secondary education in electrical or mechanical field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Torque tooling

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 to 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
• Paid travel days
• Overtime
• 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.
• 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)
• 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.
• 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.