Technician – Wind Energy

Innergex; Carleton-sur-Mer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks vacation

100% medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Wellness account

EV incentive program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is seeking a Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance Technician for our Carleton, Quebec facilities.

You will operate wind turbines, identify malfunctions, and coordinate preventive maintenance with the O&M team to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient energy production. The role requires a minimum of 3 years in wind turbine operations or maintenance, French fluency, and an AEC in wind turbine maintenance with applicable electrical qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in wind turbine operations or maintenance
• AEC in wind turbine maintenance or equivalent
• Valid Electrician Competency Certificate (Apprentice or Journeyman) for Quebec

Responsibilities

• Operate wind turbines ensuring proper operation and identify malfunctions
• Plan and perform preventive maintenance and keep service records
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance team to repair defects

Skills

Safety-first attitude

French fluency

SCADA/PLC knowledge

Problem solving

Education

AEC wind turbine maintenance

Electrical engineering training

Electrician Competency Certificate

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC

Job description

Why should you join our team?

Job Description

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Reporting to the Lead Techincian, the person in this position contributes to the reliability and performance of the wind farm by ensuring the operation and maintenance of the facilities in accordance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

Your day-to-day!

• Ensure the proper operation of wind turbines and identify any malfunctions that may occur;
• Identify, locate, and repair defects in collaboration with members of the operations and maintenance team;
• Plan and perform preventive maintenance; maintain maintenance and service records;
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards at all times.

Your skills, our requirements!

• A strong sense of responsibility, a commitment to doing the job right, and a safety-first attitude at all times;
• Resourceful and able to work well under pressure;
• Ability to perform manual labor or supervisory duties outdoors despite harsh weather conditions;
• Ability to climb an 80-meter vertical ladder without assistance and to perform work at heights. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to climb a wind turbine within a reasonable amount of time during the recruitment process;
• Available to work overtime and be on call when required;
• Hold a valid Class 5 driver's license;
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in wind turbine operations or maintenance. Any other experience deemed relevant to the position will be considered;
• Fluency in French;
• AEC (College certificate) in wind turbine maintenance; training in electromechanics or electrical engineering will be considered and given preference;
• Hold a valid Electrician Competency Certificate (Apprentice or Journeyman) authorizing the performance of electrical work in Québec.
• Have strong computer skills: relevant experience with SCADA systems and PLCs is a plus.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based in the company's Carleton facilities in Quebec.
• This position is an O3TE level.

Our benefits!

• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;
• Group retirement plans with employer participation;
• 100% Employer-funded Wellness Account;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Career development opportunities.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

www.innergex.com

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.