Wind Turbine Service and Maintenance Technician

Acuren; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company is seeking a technician for wind turbine maintenance. The role involves performing repairs, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates must have relevant certifications and 1-2 years experience in similar fields. This position requires work at heights and in remote locations, with attractive benefits including paid time off and a comprehensive compensation package.

Benefits

Paid time off

Employer paid benefits

RRSP + Company match

Tuition grants

Discounted fitness memberships

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Min 1–2 years experience in wind turbine service or similar.
• Valid driver’s license and clean abstract required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on wind turbines.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems within SGRE turbines.
• Inspect wind turbine blades and ensure repairs meet standards.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Mechanical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems understanding

Troubleshooting abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Education

SGRE certification

GWO certifications

Ticketed Electrician certification

Job description

Position Details

• Rotation/Shift: 6 weeks on 1 week off, 10hrs per day.
• Start Date: Approximately Apr 1, 2026.
• Rate: $25.00 - $50.00 (Payrates are based upon level of experience and Tech Level/Certifications)
• Location & Travel: Remote locations throughout Canada, Flights and accommodations provided
• Duration: April 2026 to December 2026

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

• SGRE certification (Basic Tech, Maintenance Tech, Troubleshooter) - Strong Asset
• GWO certifications (BST, BTT, ART, etc.)
• Ticketed Electrician (strong asset)
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in wind turbine service or equivalent industrial maintenance.
• 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.

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel and work in remote areas across Canada for extended periods.
• Dexterity to navigate rough or slippery construction terrain.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, squat, and maintain full range of motion for extended periods.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required.

Company Overview

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.