Wind Turbine Maintenance Electrician

Acuren; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP + Company match

Tuition grants

Paid time off

Insurance offerings

Discounted fitness memberships

Job summary

Acuren Wind Canada Inc. is recruiting for Wind Turbine Maintenance Electricians to support projects throughout Western Canada for the 2026 season. The role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on SGRE turbines, with travel across remote locations in SK & AB.

Applicants should hold a Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certificate (or be in the fourth year). SGRE/GWO certifications are assets. Expect 6 weeks on, 1 week off travel, and physical work at heights up to 100m in variable

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform scheduled/un scheduled maintenance on wind turbines.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Read and follow SGRE safety procedures and LOTO protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on wind turbines and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical/hydraulic issues.
• Inspect repairs to company standards and document findings.
• Work at heights and in confined spaces, using rope access or suspended platforms.
• Follow safety protocols and use SGRE diagnostic tools and software.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical understanding

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician

Fourth year Electricians considered

Tools

SGRE certification

GWO certification

Job description

Acuren and its affiliate entities are a leading provider of wind turbine rotor blade inspection, repair, and other services in North America. Combined with the use of rope access technology and inspection expertise, we provide a comprehensive inspection and repair solution for the wind industry.

Acuren Wind Canada Inc. is recruiting for Wind Turbine Maintenance Electricians to support projects throughout Western Canada for the 2026 season!

Position Details

• Rotation/Shift: Monday to Friday 8 to 10 hrs. per day
• Start Date: Approximately June 29, 2026.
• Location: Remote locations throughout SK & AB
• Travel: 6 weeks on 1 week off.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on wind turbines.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems within SGRE turbines.
• Inspect and ensure repairs on wind turbine blades are completed to company standards.
• Follow SGRE-specific safety procedures and LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) protocols.
• Utilize SGRE diagnostic tools, software, and documentation to carry out repairs.
• Work as a member of the team with a safety-first approach and document repair and inspection findings.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Work at heights of more than 300 feet via rope access or suspended platform, in confined spaces and for extended periods of time in remote locations in variable climates and environments.

Requirements

• Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certification
• Fourth year Electricians will be considered
• SGRE certification (Basic Tech, Maintenance Tech, Troubleshooter) - Strong Asset
• GWO certifications (BST, BTT, ART, etc.) - Strong Asset
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in wind turbine service or equivalent industrial maintenance - Strong Asset
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Comfortable working at heights up to 100m and in confined spaces.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driver's abstract; ability to travel extensively.
• Safety Certifications in First Aid CPR/AED Level C (prerequisite), Fall Protection/Working at Heights, Confined Space, and CSTS2020 are considered assets.

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career.

Company Overview

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.