Wind Energy Technician

Innergex; Sainte-Madeleine-de-la-Rivière-Madeleine; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company located in Quebec is seeking a skilled technician for wind turbine maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Responsibilities include planning and executing repairs and maintenance, ensuring turbine functionality, and adhering to safety standards. A valid driver's license and proficiency in French are required. Join us to contribute to a sustainable future with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Three weeks vacation

100% employer-funded medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Wellness account

Electric vehicle incentive program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with operation or maintenance of wind turbines.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out repairs and maintenance on wind turbines.
• Ensure proper functioning of turbines and repair defects.
• Perform preventive maintenance and keep records.
• Meet health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Strong sense of responsibility

Resourceful under pressure

Ability to work outdoors

Climbing ladders

Overtime availability

Proficiency in French

Good computer skills

Education

College attestation in wind turbine maintenance

Training in electromechanics or electricity

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 contribution!

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for planning and carrying out repairs and maintenance on wind turbines. Your experience, resourcefulness, ability to work under pressure, strong sense of responsibility, and independence will make you the ideal candidate.

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!

• Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to a job well done, and a safety-first attitude at all times;
• Resourceful and able to work well under pressure;
• Ability to perform manual labour or supervision outdoors despite harsh weather conditions;
• Ability to climb an 80-metre vertical ladder without assistance and perform work at height. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate their ability to climb a wind turbine within a reasonable time frame during the recruitment process.
• Available to work overtime and be on call when required;
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license;
• Experience gained in the operation or maintenance of wind turbines. Any other experience deemed relevant to the position will be taken into account;
• Proficiency in French;
• College attestation (AEC) in wind turbine maintenance;
• Training in electromechanics or electricity will be considered and given preference;
• Good computer skills: relevant experience with SCADA systems and PLCs is an asset.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the Gros-Morne wind facility in the Gaspé area.
• This position is an O3 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.