Job Description

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Wind Turbine Technician - Main Erection Scope of Work:

• Erection of wind turbines
• Carrying out all tasks relating to the installation and commissioning on the wind turbines.
• Checking quality of all components prior to and during erection.

Requirements:The Wind Turbine Technician role requires the ability to multi-task and work in various crews relating to the erecting of wind turbines.The technician is required to work in confined spaces, climb stairs and ladders, and work at heights anywhere from 60-125 meters.Wind Farms installation experience and/or Wind Turbine Technician diploma is an asset.The technician is expected to learn and apply skills in mechanics, rigging, electrical and quality control.Essential Functions:

• Closely adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies risks and gaps in safety execution in the operational environment and either stops work / escalates or implements defined and appropriate mitigation methods with appropriate oversight. Always demonstrates risk-averse safety behavior. Encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are practiced.

• Demonstrates integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.

• Performs basic level wind turbine construction and/or installation tasks as assigned. This includes introductory operation and use of tools and basic turbine equipment. Documents tasks where required, performs labour duties as needed.

• Works on crews as assigned. The technician role can vary between Grout crew, Quality

Control, Preassembly, Electrical, Mechanical, Top out, Tensioning and additional crew breakdown as required to successfully construct wind turbines. Management reserves the right to change crew roles and re-assign/re-distribute assignments as necessary to ensure the completion of wind turbine erection on schedule.

• Effectively gathers information regarding equipment (e.g., turbine) status. Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure success in execution.
• Follows defined instructions and erecting schedules, executing plans as directed and performs according to reasonably detailed written and verbal instructions.

• Effectively contributes to a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing mutual goals, supporting and promoting team spirit and cooperation.

• Proactively looks for improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures and communicates through appropriate channels.

• Always demonstrates strong customer focus.

• This role will require travel, working overtime, including working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives.

• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education, Training and Skills Required:

• Previous experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or composite skills OR in absence of experience, a certificate of completion from an accepted Wind Technician program of equivalent scope.
• Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols
• Rope Access certification is an asset
• Confined Space Certified
• Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• Good interpersonal and customer relation skills.
• Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision.
• Basic computer operation skills
• Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics.

Additional Required Abilities:

• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write in English.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools, turbine parts.
• Comfort working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled decent.
• Regular walking and/or sitting.
• Ability to hear and use close range radios.
• Strong field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.

Job Type: Full-timePay: $36.00-$42.00 per hourBenefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Housing allowance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Medicine Hat, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Expected Start Date: 2022-09-01