Wind Turbine Technician — On-Call, Overtime & Benefits

Pattern Energy; Saint-Joseph; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Pattern Energy is seeking a hands-on Wind Turbine Technician to monitor, inspect, repair, and maintain wind turbines and related equipment. You will read schematics, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and perform preventive maintenance per OEM and Pattern Energy standards.

The role requires climbing tall towers, complying with strict safety guidelines, and potential travel to different wind sites in the U.S. or Canada.

Qualifications

• One year college or technical school certificate; or 12+ months of related experience or wind industry training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, be mechanically competent in both thought processes and motor skills.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Be legally able to travel between USA and Canada.
• Ability to climb 80+ meter steel towers daily to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub, with no fear of heights.
• Ability to frequently lift items that weigh 1 to 60 pounds and occasionally lift items from 61 to 100 pounds.
• Advanced computer skills utilizing word processing, spreadsheets, email, facility control, management and reporting systems, including the use of computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools.
• Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Willing to work overtime on holidays, weekends, and on short notice. Participate in an on-call schedule.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work around low and medium voltage.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of discrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Weight must not exceed 265 lbs. excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job related tasks.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment required for facility maintenance with a working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements.
• Experience with maintenance and electronic testing equipment. (i.e. voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, hydraulic torque equipment, alignment and various hand and power tools.)
• Willingness and desire to increase professional knowledge of turbine equipment, including safety regulations. May require travel to other wind sites within U.S. or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wind turbines and associated wind plant equipment, including substation, transmission lines, collection system, tower switchgear, and other various Balance of Plant activities.
• Willing and able to work with and follow strict safety guidelines in a high-risk work environment.
• Comply with all project’s environmental health and safety programs.
• Read schematics to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic problems with variable pitch, variable speed control systems and components.
• Perform mechanical and electrical component repair or replacement of parts to correct malfunctions, following all manufacturers' requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM and/or Pattern Energy maintenance practices.
• Adhere to effective internal controls.
• Operate and maintain service vehicle.
• Maintain tools in good working order and well-organized.
• Perform data collection and prepare reports to meet wind plant reporting requirements.
• Assist with turbine related, internal Safe Work Instruction and Troubleshooting Guide creation
• Perform miscellaneous site maintenance related tasks and duties as requested by facility management.

Skills

Tower climbing

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

Safety culture

Travel ability

Heavy equipment

Education

Technical certificate or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Electrical testing equipment

Facility control systems

Job description

Pattern Energy is seeking a hands-on Wind Turbine Technician to monitor, inspect, repair, and maintain wind turbines and related equipment. You will read schematics, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and perform preventive maintenance per OEM and Pattern Energy standards.

The role requires climbing tall towers, complying with strict safety guidelines, and potential travel to different wind sites in the U.S. or Canada.