Technical Advisor- Travel Canada (m/f/d)

Nordex SE; Quebec; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Technical Advisor to ensure compliance and quality during wind turbine installations. The role involves providing technical expertise, overseeing mechanical works, and maintaining customer relationships. Join a dynamic team committed to sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Basic Life and AD&D

Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life

Weekly Indemnity

Long Term Disability

Extended Health Care

RRSP Match - up to $5k

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in mechanical, electrical, or construction fields.
• Experience in quality management and quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HSE compliance during WTG installation.
• Provide technical support on mechanical and electrical activities.
• Conduct inspections and quality control checks.

Skills

Communication

Technical Knowledge

French Proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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REQUISITION ID: 9790

LOCATION:

Quebec, CA CA

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Technical Advisor directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. The Technical Advisor (TA) will play a crucial role in ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance, guiding and advising the customer's Balance of Plant (BOP) contractor to achieve the required quality standards during the Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation and finishing process. The TA will provide specialized technical expertise and guidance on the mechanical and electrical installations of the Nordex wind turbine and components within, ensuring adherence to all instructions and proactively preventing any deviations. The TA will interface with both the customer and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution and handover.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• HSE Compliance: Proactively ensure HSE compliance throughout the WTG installation and finishing process, reporting any deviations.
• Quality Guidance: Advise the customer's BOP contractor to meet Nordex quality standards for a smooth handover to the Commissioning, Customer, and Service Department.
• Technical Support: Leverage strong technical knowledge to provide general support on all mechanical and electrical activities of the customer's BOP contractor and Nordex's contractors.
• Reporting: Document and report any quality or time deviations noticed during the WTG/WF installation, finishing, and commissioning works using the UPVISE system.
• Mechanical Works Oversight: Ensure all mechanical works are executed according to installation instructions and tooling maintenance requirements, advising on any deviations.
• Tooling Management: Oversee the reception, use, and handover of Nordex tooling, ensuring proper use and readiness throughout the project.
• Inspection and Quality Control: Conduct various inspections and quality control checks such as Incoming goods, Quality gate and Customer Walkdown to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications.
• Documentation Support: Assist in managing necessary documentation for handover to the customer and BOP contractor.
• Customer Relationship: Build and maintain a positive relationship with the customer's BOP contractor to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Daily Reporting: Actively manage UPVISE Daily Progress Reports, providing live updates on supervised activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent related work experience accepted.
• Experience in quality management and quality control processes; Wind Turbine Assembly experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in mechanical, electrical, or construction fields; Wind Farm mechanical construction experience preferred.
• WTG on-site assembly experience required.
• Excellent technical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• French proficiency is highly preferred for work in Quebec.
• Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to obtain a US passport.
• Ability to spend 100% of the time at the wind farms during the construction process.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
• Ability to meet the weight requirement 120kg (265 lbs.) or less to safely utilize climbing equipment and climbing gear.
• Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.

The pay for this role is non-exempt at $40.00 - $45.00 CADhourly with up to a 5% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Basic Life and AD&D
• Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
• Optional AD&D
• Weekly Indemnity
• Long Term Disability
• Extended Health Care
• RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute
  

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI:

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link:Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE

ABOUT THE NORDEX GROUP

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40years. With more than 57GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

We look forward to receiving your application!To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.