Travel - Wind Service Technician Level 3 Canada

Sky Climber Renewables; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Wind Turbine Technician to perform advanced maintenance and installation tasks. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork while offering the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong troubleshooting skills, a passion for safety, and the ability to mentor others. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and innovation, and make a significant impact in the growing field of renewable energy. If you're ready to take on challenges and grow your career, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical wind industry experience or hydraulic/electrical/mechanical skills.
• Advanced use of complex power tools and diagnostic tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced wind turbine maintenance and installation tasks proficiently.
• Promote safety standards and mentor lower-level technical staff.

Skills

Advanced Troubleshooting Skills

Strong Customer Focus

Technical Wind Industry Experience

Safety Protocols Knowledge

Climbing and Lifting Abilities

Basic Computer Operation Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certificate of Completion from a Wind Technician Program

Tools

Hydraulic Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs intermediate and advanced level wind turbine maintenance and/or installation tasks as assigned. This includes proficient operation and use of tools (including but not limited to specialized calibration, hydraulic, power tools) and basic turbine equipment. Documents tasks where required and enters data into company system(s).
• Acts as a safety role model, encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are being performed. Adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment, implements effective risk mitigation and provides recommendations to management.
• Demonstrates and promotes integrity, strong initiative, as well as a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis. Also may assist with or perform basic quality audits of less experienced staff.
• Follows structured problem-solving process to complete troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks, including the use of diagnostic tools (e.g. basic fluke meter functions, hydraulic pressure gauge). Independently initiates and performs most work tasks as well as follows defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed and performing according to management plans and initiatives.
• Effectively promotes a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing goals as well as mentoring lower-level technical staff. Visibly leads and promotes team spirit and cooperation, supports change initiatives, and proactively looks for improvement opportunities to job-appropriate processes and procedures, communicating through appropriate channels or implementing improvements using the appropriate control management protocol.
• Interfaces with customers and may respond to customer inquiries. Will refer complex customer inquiries to higher management. Demonstrates strong customer focus at all times.
• Assimilate new information quickly and communicate efficiently and professionally.
• Perform rescue operations, technical reports, and administrative tasks with precision and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a passion for working safely and supporting the goals of the company and its customers.
• Ability to travel 100% of assignments and requires working overtime, including working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet customer needs.
• Ability and willingness to climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs in weight, and the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record history (e.g. No suspensions or restrictions, No DWI, DWAI, OWI, OUI).
• High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years’ technical wind industry experience and a certificate of completion from a Wind Technician program, OR in absence of technical wind industry experience, minimum three (3) years’ experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical skills.
• Have advanced troubleshooting skills and understanding of schematics for multiple turbine types and be able to train others on multiple operations.
• Demonstrated advanced use of complex power tools such as hydraulic rams, inductive heaters, and diagnostic tools; e.g. advanced fluke meter functions, diagnostic data collection, and have the ability to demonstrate strong working knowledge of all relevant industrial safety practices/protocols including situational energy isolation and risk mitigation.
• Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels, perform as a champion for change management initiatives, and respectfully follow supervision.
• Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet-based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data and strong ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics to develop procedures, validate work activity, and ensure that risks are identified and mitigated.
• Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Pass background check and drug screening.
• Ability to obtain a passport.
• Weight restriction of 260 pounds as an essential function of the role. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within the maximum allowed weight loading.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.