Wind Technician I: Field Ops & On-Call Training

ENGIE North America Inc.; Beresford Parish; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking a Wind Technician I to support wind farm operation and maintenance at the Caribou Wind Farm near South Tetagouche, BC. You will perform basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on turbines and equipment and join an on-call rotation for outages.

The role requires climbing turbines, using testing tools, following LOTO and safety procedures, and completing required competency tests. Travel and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in wind site operations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and Solar Plant operations.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a related industry, with foundational knowledge of AC/DC voltage, general electrical theory, reading one-line and three-line schematics, and the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment such as AC/DC breakers, disconnects, medium-voltage transformers, contactors (NO/NC), and relays.
• Obtain a Global Wind Organization (GWO) or equivalent training certificate.
• Ability to climb a wind turbine (300+ feet), sometimes multiple times a day.
• Obtain appropriate level of substation training and/or certifications within 12 months of hire date.
• Available for on-call duties as required.
• A willingness to work night shifts and extended hours, often outdoors in extreme heat or cold.
• Readiness to walk, stand, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to obtain a passport

Responsibilities

• Filling out permits to work, job safety plans (JSPs), lock-out tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and performing Last Minute Risk Assessments (LMRAs).
• Under the supervision of senior level technicians, perform basic troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Climbing wind turbines (training provided).
• Operate standard hand tools and electrical testing equipment (e.g., screwdrivers, wrenches, battery powered drills/impacts, multimeters, amp clamps).
• Complete ENGIE’s Qualified Electrical Worker Competency Skills test, which requires you to adequately demonstrate the application of safety critical tasks when working with AC/DC electricity (hot-cold-hot testing, proper PPE use, application of circuit grounding).
• Understand and execute ENGIE’s official job specific documentation, such as (LOTO) procedures, work instructions, and routine maintenance checklists.
• Create and close-out work orders generated in the CMMS.
• Conduct site safety orientations to OEMs, ISPs, vendors, and site visitors.
• Fully understating and implementing ENGIE’s Life Saving Rules and ENGIE’s Group Rules.
• Accompany approved site visitors to ensure all individuals adhere to ENGIE’s safety and quality standards.
• Perform (LOTO) and general supervision for non-ENGIE employees as needed.
• Maintain accurate parts and tooling inventory.
• Occasionally travel to other sites and/or training facilities to support operational needs and/or training(s), which could include overnight stays.

Skills

Reading schematics

Electrical safety

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Troubleshooting

Climbing turbines

Education

High school diploma

GWO or equivalent training

Tools

Multimeters

Electrical testing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

ENGIE North America is seeking a Wind Technician I to support wind farm operation and maintenance at the Caribou Wind Farm near South Tetagouche, BC. You will perform basic troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs on turbines and equipment and join an on-call rotation for outages.

The role requires climbing turbines, using testing tools, following LOTO and safety procedures, and completing required competency tests. Travel and on-site work are expected.