Wind Turbine Technician
Spark Power
- Dartmouth, NS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work within a small team of capable technicians
- Climb wind turbines (upwards of 130m) to perform diagnostic testing, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components/systems.
- Complete various reports, checklists, and hazard analysis as it pertains to job scope.
- Participate in company and customer HSE/training programs.
- Deliver exceptional customer experience/service to our partners in the industry
- Follow all Health and Safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace
- Scheduled maintenance of Wind Turbine Generators including: inspection, greasing, cleaning, torqueing and tensioning of bolted connections
- Apply LOTO
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Troubleshooting
- Follow and implement work procedures to for specific scopes of work to inspect, repair and maintain Wind Turbine components
- Populate, track and communicate client and company documentation on a daily basis
- Maintain a clean work area, equipment and tooling
- Perform other daily work requirements as directed by Site Management
- Maintain required training certifications for position (Fall Protection/Rescue Training, NFPA 70E, OSHA 10, LOTO, First Aid/CPR/AED)
- Competitive hourly wages
- 1.5X overtime offered after 8 hours and on weekends
- Fast-track growth opportunities
- $200/year tool allowance
- Benefits (health, vision, dental)
- RRSP Matching
- 2-years experience working as a Wind Turbine Technician is preferred
- Technicians with valid GWO Working at Heights, GWO Manual Handling, GWO Fire Awareness, GWO First Aid, GWO ART, GWO BTT, GWO SGTT
Vensys Training (any platform) , and Borescope Training are preferred and will be strongly considered. * Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance or repair experience
- Experience with Annual and Semi Annual Maintenance, Retrofits and Blade/Fiberglass Repair preferred
- Experience with Transformer and Substation maintenance is ideal
- Valid Driver's License
- Digital literacy (proficiency with mobile apps, all our reporting is digital)
- Ability to work with a team mentality and liaise with customers to ensure quality of service
- Must be able to lift 23kg (50 lbs)
- Ability to work at heights (up to 400 ft) with good ergonomics, work may take place on ladders, platforms, and cramped spaces with constant standing and kneeling.
- Able to determine color codes
- Work in adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures