Wind Turbine Technician

Wind Technician III - East Durham Wind Plant: Mount Forest, Ontario - CAD

Date: Mar 22, 2024

Location(s): Mount Forest, ON, CA, N0G 2L0

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 78679

NextEra Energy Canada, LP stands out as a leader in the generation of electricity from clean and renewable resources, and is one of the most disciplined and competitive electricity generators in Canada.

Position Specific Description

Join the world’s leading generator of wind energy as a Wind Technician at NextEra Energy. As a Wind Technician, you will be the critical front-line to ensure the safe and optimal performance of all wind farm operations. You will primarily focus on the safe execution of field-based equipment maintenance, diagnostics, as well as long-term reliability and profitability. Additional duties may include:

• Implementing Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conducting fieldwork in compliance with OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture
• Participating in Business Lean Six Sigma processes and projects
• Recruiting and developing other technicians for the ongoing development of the team
• Supporting site manager for all phases of timely safety and environmental reporting, financial reporting, and turbine availability
• Collaborating closely with internal NextEra users to develop and implement operation-focused feedback and solutions for planned and unplanned maintenance, improvement projects, development, and financial performance
• Presenting a positive professional representation of NextEra Energy in the community and with the customer

We offer competitive pay, bonus, benefits (Including RRSP matching) and career development and advancement opportunities. Relocation benefits may also be available.

We look forward to reviewing your application and are very excited at the prospect of you joining our high-performance team!

Job Overview

Employees in this role perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on Wind Turbines and other associated equipment. Individuals understand the mechanics, including both electrical and maintenance of hydraulics, of all Wind Turbine components. This position replaces mechanical and electrical components, understands schematics and uses appropriate diagnostic tools. The successful candidate will interpret fault reports, maintain power generation reports, service logs in the computer database, and monitor turbine performance and SCADA systems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision:
• Performs regular preventative maintenance and repair on Wind Turbine power generation equipment
• Completes electrical, electronic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Maintains all company supplied equipment, facilities and tooling
• Applies basic understanding of the technical and process functions
• Manages own training schedules and meets all training requirements within designated time frames
• Able to meet attendance requirements
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad
• Experience: 1+ years in a technical field, OR completion of a technical certificate/degree program
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• Ability to climb a Wind Turbine up to 300 feet

Preferred Qualifications

• College Diploma

Employee Group: Non Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technicians - Wind/HV/Solar
Organization: NextEra Energy Canadian Op Srv
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

Job Segment: Wind Energy, Energy

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $30.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person