Key functions include:
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of wind turbine subassemblies and related components;
- Operate and care for company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner;
- Perform status checks including clearing error codes on wind turbines and repairing the problem;
- Grease/torque wind turbines;
- Change gearbox oil in a designated area or wind field;
- Replace mechanical components;
- Service blade and hub components as required;
- Complete work orders, timecards and other paperwork when required for specific project or assignment;
- Maintain respectful and harmonious working relationships with all external stakeholders on behalf of BEAM and the owners;
- Upholds all aspects of BluEarth's Environmental, Health, & Safety policies, practices, and programs;
- Uphold the company’s core values; and
- All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Key Success Factors
- Assist in operating the facility while maintaining zero environmental, health and safety incidents and/or occurrences;
- Assist in operating the facility to achieve greater than 98% availability, and maximizing project return while respecting approved budgets;
- Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment; and
- Maintaining key relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and agencies.
Education
- Wind Turbine Technician certificate, Technical Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical; or
- Other equivalent combinations of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.
Experience
- Minimum two years of Wind Power experience preferred; and
- Experience working around high, medium, and low voltage equipment.
Personal Characteristics & Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, and operations, service, and other procedural manuals;
- Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics;
- Familiarity and competency with industry standard SCADA systems and software;
- Excellent troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems;
- Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting equipment such as multimeters, voltage testers, etc.;
- Driven to succeed in the role and grow skills to a senior level;
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
- Possess an action-oriented approach with a strong work ethic and high integrity;
- Strategic thinker – able to understand and evaluate technical issues in relation to the overall business;
- Able to work as part of a team with various personalities with limited supervision;
- Able to exercise independent judgement and discretion, as well as act in a professional manner when representing the company;
- Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities;
- Reliable, dependable, and professional; and
- Possess a sense of ownership and pride in successful operations.
Job Requirements
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office product such as Excel, Power Point, and Outlook;
- Valid driver’s license;
- Ability to travel within Canada and U.S.;
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
- Physically capable of working safely in various environmental conditions, including cold and hot weather;
- Physically capable of lifting and maneuvering items up to 50lbs;
- Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, including Urine Drug Screen and / or Breath Alcohol test; and
- Ability to work a varying schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as on-call.
