Vestas Certified Wind Turbine Service Technician

GEV Wind Power; Medicine Hat; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking experienced wind turbine technicians to perform maintenance and lead teams. Candidates must have substantial experience, be physically fit for climbing, and possess excellent troubleshooting skills. This role involves significant travel across the USA with a rotation schedule. Competitive benefits and ongoing training opportunities available.

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 3+ years of successful service and troubleshooting experience on Wind Turbines.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to perform scheduled and unscheduled wind turbine maintenance.
• Lead and mentor wind technicians during troubleshooting, repairs, and service operations.
• Perform electrical and mechanical tasks on wind turbines.

Skills

Service and troubleshooting experience on Wind Turbines

Ability to travel extensively

Physical ability to climb wind turbines

Strong experience with torquing and tensioning

Good vision for detailed inspections

Education

GWO BST (Basic Safety Training)

GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training)

Tools

Grease gun

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Location

100% travel throughout the USA on an 8 week on / 2 week off rotation

Job Type

Regular Full-time or Contract positions available

Job Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to perform scheduled and unscheduled wind turbine maintenance
• Lead and mentor wind technicians during troubleshooting, repairs, and service operations
• Perform electrical and mechanical tasks, including: torquing, tensioning, greasing, and filter changes
• Hydraulic and electrical component maintenance
• Major component exchanges (MCEs)
• Alignments using mechanical or laser tools
• Use of borescopes for inspections
• Charging accumulators and using amp clamps
• Perform LOTO procedures on all energy sources; conduct HV switching operations
• Read and interpret electrical / hydraulic schematics and one-line diagrams
• Terminate wires based on schematics and identify motors, generators, and other components
• Use diagnostic tools and support site punch-list closeouts
• Develop work instructions and safety documentation
• Maintain accurate records and report all safety or technical issues promptly

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must meet the following requirements, have or obtain the listed required certifications and training (may be provided), including, but not limited to:
• Must have 3+ years of successful service and troubleshooting experience on Wind Turbines (Vestas platforms preferred)
• Valid passport preferred
• Ability to work an 8-week on, 1 week off rotation
• Physically able to safely climb wind turbines up to 120m+ (400+ feet), stand, stoop, walk, crawl, crouch, lift up to 75 lbs., and generally meet the physical demands of the position
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including by air and ground transportation, often on short notice, and to spend extended periods away from home at project sites
• Ability to drive or travel up to 11 hours per day when required
• Good vision (with corrective lenses if necessary) to perform detailed inspections, read instructions, and safely operate equipment
• Must have strong experience doing torquing and tensioning
• Must have strong experience using a grease gun, doing filter changes
• Valid and current driver\'s license with a satisfactory driving record (satisfactory MVR required)
• Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
• Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Satisfactory criminal background check

Certifications and Training

• GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
• GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical
• OSHA 10 General Industry
• Crane, Chain Hoist and Rigging Safety Training
• NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness
• Prefer training or experience with Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminals

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) match
• 12 days paid PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Upskilling trusted GEV technicians via GEV Academy
• Bespoke reporting system (time saving with training provided)
• Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platform
• We listen to our technician needs and value their feedback (consistent technician feedback surveys)
• Ongoing work for our top talent

About us

A Career Enabling You to Make a Global Impact!

You will have heard about the term ‘energy transition’ and perhaps wondered what this means and even how you can get involved. We can see fundamental changes in our daily lives from the electrification of motor vehicles to reducing our dependency on fossil fuels through the increased use of renewable energy sources.

At GEV Wind Power, we are a key part of this transition and proud to be helping in a small way to accelerate the change. Our role is critical in supporting power generation from wind energy, where we are the market leader for maintaining one of the key components, the rotor blades. If the blades become damaged or simply lose their structural integrity through erosion from wind and rain, their efficiency and ability to produce power reduces dramatically. Our job is to ensure the blades keep their profile and are optimum for producing electricity.

A career with GEV is taking ownership of the challenges we face globally and personally contributing to a positive future for us all. You will also join a dynamic and team oriented organization, where the culture is built around collaboration and driving change