Advanced Wind Technician

EDF Renewables offers best-in-class employment incentives, including, but not limited to:

• Competitive Bonus incentives: This position is eligible for our annual bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: EDF Renewables Canada pays 100% of premiums for employee health benefits & for eligible dependents
• Rewarding RRSP Package: EDF Renewables provides a generous contribution with immediate vesting

We are also proud to offer:

• Rewarding Learning & Development Opportunities
• Personalized Financial 1:1 Coaching Workshops

Supportive Mentorship & Buddy Programs

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of Delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

The qualified Advanced Wind Technician performs unsupervised field maintenances on specific turbine types and has the ability to train others on maintenances and resets for these specific turbine types. The advanced level technician is expected to understand and follow procedures as provided through service manuals, Control Instructions, Work Instructions and other pertinent documents or instructions as provided by company supervisory personnel. The advanced technician is expected to know and follow established safety guidelines and will seek guidance in matters for which they may be uncertain or unfamiliar.

Responsibilities:

• Complete unsupervised maintenances on individual turbines in a timely manner;
• Safely perform rudimentary troubleshooting of wind turbine generators to include testing for the presents of low voltage (600 volts or less);
• Complete resets on individual turbines;
• Complete work orders, CI’s for maintenances, inspection forms, etc;
• Turbine lubrication as required;
• Hydraulic adjustments as needed;
• Accurately account for time and materials expended in performance of the job function;
• Report for work at the time and location specified;
• Operate service equipment in a safe and manner and maintain records for the same;
• Follow safety regulations and work procedures. Seek guidance from a competent source for all work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel safe performing;
• Report on work status as directed;
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; or up to one-year related experience or training; or combination of education and experience.
• Mastery of an Advanced Level training program.
• Must have completed at least 1000 documented hrs performing operations and maintenance in the wind and/or other related industry and meet requirements for the base field technician.
• Must be able to instruct less experienced technicians for which they may be partnered, on how to complete maintenance for the turbine(s) they jointly maintain.
• Must be competent at filling out work orders, CI’s for maintenance, Inspection Forms, Parts Sheets, etc.
• Capable of performing alignments in rotating equipment.
• Skilled in the use of electrical test instruments for the purpose of checking for the presents of voltage and resistance measurements on de-energized circuits.
• Competence in Generator wiring and knowledge of asynchronous generation theory.
• Have an understanding of fasteners types and techniques.
• Understand blade inspection, pitching and calibration.
• Must have competency in rigging and crane signals
• Must be able to read and interpret basic schematics and technical data.
• Must have knowledge and be able to demonstrate competence in lubrication, hydraulic adjustments, gearbox inspections, QC reporting procedures, and bearing maintenances.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $21.35-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person