Wind Energy Technician

Job Description Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for planning and carrying out repairs and maintenance on wind turbines. Your experience, resourcefulness, ability to work under pressure, strong sense of responsibility, and independence will make you the ideal candidate.

- Ensure the proper functioning of wind turbines and identify any anomalies that may arise;

- Identify, locate, and repair defects with members of the operations and maintenance team;

- Plan and perform preventive maintenance, maintain maintenance and intervention records;

- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards at all times.

Your skills, our requirements!

- Strong sense of responsibility, commitment to a job well done, and a safety-first attitude at all times;

- Resourceful and able to work well under pressure;

- Ability to perform manual labour or supervision outdoors despite harsh weather conditions;

- Ability to climb an 80-metre vertical ladder without assistance and perform work at height. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate their ability to climb a wind turbine within a reasonable time frame during the recruitment process.

- Available to work overtime and be on call when required;

- Possess a valid Class 5 driver's license;

- Experience gained in the operation or maintenance of wind turbines. Any other experience deemed relevant to the position will be taken into account;

- Proficiency in French;

- College attestation (AEC) in wind turbine maintenance;

- Training in electromechanics or electricity will be considered and given preference;

- Good computer skills: relevant experience with SCADA systems and PLCs is an asset.

Additional considerations!

- The position is based at the Gros-Morne wind facility in the Gaspé area.

- This position is an O3 level.

Our benefits!

- Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season;

- 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services through dialogue (or telemedicine) for permanent positions;

- Group retirement plans with employer participation;

- Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;

- Career development opportunities;

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.