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As a Wind Technician I, you will support the operation and maintenance of the wind power facilities at the Cape Scott Wind Farm located near Port Hardy, BC by performing basic troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on ENGIE’s wind turbines and associated equipment. You will also be a part of an on-call rotation for outages and emergencies; therefore, you must reside within 80km of the site.
Your Daily Responsibilities Will Include, but Are Not Limited to:
• Filling out permits to work, job safety plans (JSPs), lock-out tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and performing Last Minute Risk Assessments (LMRAs)
• Under the supervision of senior level technicians, perform basic troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and repairs as needed
• Climbing wind turbines (training provided)
• Operate standard hand tools and electrical testing equipment (e.g., screwdrivers, wrenches, battery powered drills/impacts, multimeters, amp clamps)
• Complete ENGIE’s Qualified Electrical Worker Competency Skills test, which requires you to adequately demonstrate the application of safety critical tasks when working with AC/DC electricity (hot-cold-hot testing, proper PPE use, application of circuit grounding)
• Understand and execute ENGIE’s official job specific documentation, such as (LOTO) procedures, work instructions, and routine maintenance checklists
• Create and close-out work orders generated in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Conduct site safety orientations to original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) representatives, independent service provider’s (ISP’s), vendors, and site visitors.
• Fully understating and implementing ENGIE’s Life Saving Rules and ENGIE’s Group Rules.
• Accompany approved site visitors to ensure all individuals adhere to ENGIE’s safety and quality standards.
• Perform (LOTO) and general supervision for non-ENGIE employees as needed
• Maintain accurate parts and tooling inventory
• Occasionally travel to other sites and/or training facilities to support operational needs and/or training(s), which could include overnight stays
Qualifications & Experience
What You’ll Bring
• Minimum High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in either wind site operations, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), or Solar Plant operations
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a related industry, with foundational knowledge of AC/DC voltage, general electrical theory, reading one-line and three-line schematics, and the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment such as AC/DC breakers, disconnects, medium-voltage transformers, contactors (NO/NC), and relays
• Obtain a Global Wind Organization (GWO) or equivalent training certificate.
• Ability to climb a wind turbine (300+ feet), sometimes multiple times a day
• Proficiency in reading and understanding switching orders
• Obtain appropriate level of substation training and/or certifications within 12 months of hire date
• Available for on-call duties as required
• A willingness to work night shifts and extended hours, often outdoors in extreme heat or cold
• Readiness to walk, stand, kneel, or crouch for extended periods
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to obtain a passport
Additional Details
• This is a field position requiring daily attendance at the worksite.
• Willing to travel domestically and/or to the United States to support site operations at ENGIE’s various renewable modalities as needed (e.g. Solar, Wind, BESS)
• Must possess and maintain a valid Canadian driver’s license/clean driving record and be able to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to complete ENGIE’s Qualified Electrical Worker Competency Skills test, which requires you to adequately demonstrate the application of safety critical tasks when working with AC/DC electricity(e.g. hot-cold-hot testing, proper PPE use, application of cluster grounds).
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• The majority of your tasks will be performed inside of a wind turbine, outdoors, or in a shop setting, all of which are non-climate controlled environments. Other tasks will be driving, and in an office setting