Technician - Wind Energy

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Medical insurance from day one

Group retirement plan

Wellness account

EV incentive program

Job summary

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is seeking a Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician for the Montagne Sèche site in Quebec.

You will perform preventive maintenance, identify and repair defects with the O&M team, and ensure compliance with HSE standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant experience, an AEC in wind turbine maintenance, and SCADA/PLC knowledge; willingness to work outdoors and climb tall turbines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a similar position.
• AEC in wind turbine maintenance.
• Training in electromechanics or electricity preferred.
• Expertise in wind turbine operations or maintenance.
• Good computer skills; SCADA and PLC experience are assets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper functioning of wind turbines and identify anomalies.
• Identify, locate, and repair defects with O&M team.
• Plan and perform preventive maintenance and maintain records.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Wind turbine maintenance

Safety-first attitude

Outdoor work

Ability to climb turbines

Problem solving

Education

AEC in wind turbine maintenance

Electromechanics training (preferred)

Tools

SCADA systems

PLCs

Job description

Why should you join our team?

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 day-to-day!

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

Your skills, our requirements!

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• AEC in wind turbine maintenance.
• Training in electromechanics or electricity will be considered and preferred.
• Expertise related to wind turbine operations or maintenance.
• Any other experience deemed relevant to the position will be taken into account.
• Good computer skills: relevant experience with SCADA systems and PLCs is an asset.
• Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to a job well done, and a safety-first attitude at all times.
• Resourcefulness and strong ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to perform manual or supervisory work outdoors despite harsh weather conditions.
• Ability to climb an 80-meter vertical ladder without assistance and perform work at height. The candidate must demonstrate their ability to climb a wind turbine within a reasonable time frame during the recruitment process.
• Availability to work overtime and be on call when required.
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the Montagne Sèche site in Quebec.
• This position is at the O3 level.

Our benefits!

• Three weeks of vacation during the first year of employment.
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions.
• Group retirement plan with employer participation.
• Wellness account funded 100% by the employer.
• Electric vehicle incentive program (E-VIP).
• 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.