Service Technician

Siemens Gamesa; Oakville; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible benefits

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa is looking for a motivated Wind Technician based in Oakville, Ontario. This role supports operations across wind farms, maintaining turbine performance and delivering customer service in challenging environments.

The successful candidate will have wind turbine experience, preferably with SGRE systems. Salary ranges from $56,000 to $74,000, with a competitive benefits package that fosters career growth and a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience with SGRE 2.3 MW Geared and 3.0 MW Direct Drive platforms.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting techniques.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on wind turbine systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service in challenging environments.
• Adhere to safety regulations while working at heights.

Skills

Wind turbine experience

Electrical systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Independent troubleshooting

Education

College diploma or equivalent in related field

Job description

About the role

SECL is seeking a motivated Wind Technician to support operations across wind farms from Grand Valley to Port Ryerse. Working alongside a multi‑disciplinary team, you will maintain peak turbine performance, troubleshoot and resolve issues independently, and deliver excellent customer service in challenging field environments. The job supports SGRE 2.3 MW Geared and 3.0 MW Direct Drive platforms across three site operations and includes contributing to new field procedures and best practices.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Perform technical maintenance, troubleshooting, commissioning, and service activities on SECL wind turbine systems both onsite and remotely.
• Deliver excellent customer service while responding effectively and safely in stressful or hazardous situations.
• Work at heights up to 300 feet and in confined spaces while maintaining strong safety awareness and composure.
• Support the development and improvement of field procedures, best practices, and operational processes.
• Take on additional responsibilities at operating wind farms while continuing to expand technical knowledge and capabilities.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and operational procedures while performing physically demanding work in varied weather and environmental conditions.

What You Bring

• Wind turbine experience, particularly with SGRE 2.3 MW Geared and 3.0 MW Direct Drive platforms.
• College diploma or equivalent technical competency in electrical, mechanical, or related wind farm systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, including PLC programming, converters, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork skills with a strong commitment to safety.
• Highly motivated self‑starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to independently analyze and resolve technical issues.
• Must be legally authorized to work and reside in Canada, possess a valid driver’s licence and passport, and be able to travel within Canada and the United States as required.

Location & Compensation

Based in Oakville, Ontario. Base salary range $56,000 – $74,000. Benefits include health and wellness, paid time off, holiday pay, and a competitive total rewards package.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture and healthy work‑life balance
• Competitive total rewards package
• Flexible benefits and savings programs
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the possibility to buy
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Contribution to our social responsibility initiatives
• Diversity and inclusivity focus