Service Technician- Alberta, Canada (m/f/d)
Nordex
- Alberta
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance of wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm
- Support 24/7/365 operation of a wind farm to maintain contractual availability, including rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call as necessary
- Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building
- Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur
- Support on completion of required and accurate documentation associated with corrective and preventive maintenance of wind turbines and associated equipment; maintains records of documentation
- Perform preventative maintenance activities safely and efficiently on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm
- Utilize appropriate safety gear, and protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
- Support safety analysis and review of hazards and energy sources before and while performing any work assignment on the wind farm
- Properly maintain tools and equipment used to perform assigned maintenance assignments
- Maintain required training certifications and qualifications to enable personnel to safely perform work-related tasks in a quality matter
- Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSEA's, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct maintenance and repairs safely
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics
- Computer skills including MS Office
- Represent the company in a professional manner
- Demonstrated ability to organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, and to prepare plans and reports
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Certification or Degree in wind, technical, or engineering field preferred
- 0-1-year wind experience for Level 1, 2-4 years for level 2, and 4+ years for level 3 Technician
- Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods
- Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
- Previous experience working with hand tools and power tools
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
- Ability to move and manipulate up to 50 pounds, climb vertical ladders, and work at heights above 300 feet
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, and adverse and extreme weather conditions, in dust, pollen, weeds, grasses, and in confined spaces
- Ability to be certified and work with both medium and high-voltage equipment
- Maintain required training certifications
- Have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
- Ability to safely travel to the wind farm within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency
- Ability to travel to the US for training
- Ability to work in Canada with no company sponsorship
- Ability to meet specific OSHA and ANSI weight limits of 265 lbs or less
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position