Senior Wind Turbine Technician ( Traveling Technician )
Spark Power
- Red Deer, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Competitive overtime policy
- Per Diem
- Paid travel days
- Overtime
- Fast-track growth opportunities
- Opportunities to train and work in other sectors (Solar, Electric Car Charging, Battery Storage)
- Hands-on, positive Management Team that began as Technicians and have been promoted from within
- $200/year tool allowance
- Positive and fun company culture. No one is 'just a number' at Spark.
- Benefits (health, vision, dental)
- Company vehicles
- Monthly cell phone allowance
- All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for
- Firm commitment to safety
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
- Believer in Renewable Energy
- 2-years experience working as a Wind Turbine Technician is preferred
- Valid GE training certificates for LOTO/maintenance + additional higher level GE certificates is preferred
- Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance or repair experience
- Experience with motors, rotors, drives, gears, or similar is required
- Experience using hand and power tools including torque tooling
- Valid Driver's License
- Digital literacy (proficiency with mobile apps, all our reporting is digital)
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work with a team mentality and liaise with customers to ensure quality of service
- Able to travel across Canada
- 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
- Post secondary education with an electrical or mechanical base is an asset
- High school diploma or equivalent