Wind Technician

Siemens Gamesa; Drumheller; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Flexible work environment

Competitive total rewards package

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Diversity and inclusivity focus

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa is seeking a Wind Technician to service and maintain wind turbines in Alberta. The role requires excellent customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of electrical systems. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, participate in developing field procedures, and may have to travel to various sites.

This position offers multiple benefits such as career growth opportunities, a supportive work culture, and flexible work arrangements. Safety and quality are paramount in this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical systems.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong ability to organize and plan daily/weekly work.
• Good computer skills; competent in Microsoft platforms.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the service and maintenance of Siemens Gamesa wind turbines.
• Provide excellent service to customers in stressful situations.
• Participate in the development of field procedures.
• Work inside the wind turbine enclosure at elevated heights.
• Travel to customer sites within and outside Canada as required.

Skills

Knowledge in electrical systems

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Good computer skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the service and maintenance of Siemens Gamesa wind turbines at our Alberta wind turbine site.
• Although this position will have a home wind farm site, it will at times require supporting other sites across Canada, as needed.
• Provide excellent service to our customers and react to people in stressful hazardous situations.
• Participate in the development of new improved field procedures and best practices.
• The working environment entails working inside the wind turbine enclosure at an elevated height of approximately 300 feet.
• Ability to think clearly and maintain composure during stressful and hazardous situations is critical for working in confined spaces.
• Extensive training and testing will be provided covering safety and technical job requirements.
• Physical requirements include ladder climbing (minimum 267 steps), stair climbing, standing for long periods, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, work above shoulders, pushing, pulling, exposure to vibration, chemicals, confined spaces, and extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to expand technical skill set.
• Capability to efficiently take on additional roles and responsibilities at an operating wind farm.
• Travel during the year may be up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in electrical systems.
• Strong initiative and motivation to learn new technology and translate learning into personal success.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment.
• Strong ability to organize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientation, and ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a results orientation.
• Good computer skills; competent in Microsoft platforms such as Outlook and Excel.
• Travel to customer sites within and outside Canada is a requirement of the job.

About the Team

Siemens Energy is currently seeking highly talented and motivated candidates for a Wind Technician position. The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance on our wind farms. The ideal candidate has the ability to work a flexible schedule, and the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently. They will provide excellent service to our customers, have the ability to work on complex systems in challenging environments, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices. Safety and quality form a central part of our culture, and the ideal candidate will have a strong focus on both. This position will be for a new wind farm located in Alberta (Drumheller area near Stettler). Relocation may be offered for this role if needed.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture and a healthy work‑life balance
• Flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting, and digital workspaces
• Competitive total rewards package
• Flexible benefits and savings programs
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy
• Parental leave
• Profit sharing
• Contribution to our social responsibility initiatives
• Diversity and inclusivity focus