Key Functions Include

- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of wind turbine subassemblies and related components;

- Operate and care for company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner;

- Perform status checks including clearing error codes on wind turbines and repairing the problem;

- Grease/torque wind turbines;

- Change gearbox oil in a designated area or wind field;

- Replace mechanical components;

- Service blade and hub components as required;

- Complete work orders, timecards and other paperwork when required for specific project or assignment;

- Maintain respectful and harmonious working relationships with all external stakeholders on behalf of BEAM and the owners;

- Upholds all aspects of BluEarth's Environmental, Health, & Safety policies, practices, and programs;

- Uphold the company’s core values; and

- All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Success Factors

- Assist in operating the facility while maintaining zero environmental, health and safety incidents and/or occurrences;

- Assist in operating the facility to achieve greater than 98% availability, and maximizing project return while respecting approved budgets;

- Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment; and

- Maintaining key relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and agencies.

Education

- Wind Turbine Technician certificate, Technical Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical; or

- Other equivalent combinations of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.

Experience

- Minimum two years of Wind Power experience preferred; and

- Experience working around high, medium, and low voltage equipment.

Personal Characteristics & Skills

- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, and operations, service, and other procedural manuals;

- Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics;

- Familiarity and competency with industry standard SCADA systems and software;

- Excellent troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems;

- Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting equipment such as multimeters, voltage testers, etc.;

- Driven to succeed in the role and grow skills to a senior level;

- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to write routine reports and correspondence;

- Possess an action-oriented approach with a strong work ethic and high integrity;

- Strategic thinker – able to understand and evaluate technical issues in relation to the overall business;

- Able to work as part of a team with various personalities with limited supervision;

- Able to exercise independent judgement and discretion, as well as act in a professional manner when representing the company;

- Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities;

- Reliable, dependable, and professional; and

- Possess a sense of ownership and pride in successful operations.

Job Requirements

- Familiarity with Microsoft Office product such as Excel, Power Point, and Outlook;

- Valid driver’s license;

- Ability to travel within Canada and U.S.;

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;

- Physically capable of working safely in various environmental conditions, including cold and hot weather;

- Physically capable of lifting and maneuvering items up to 50lbs;

- Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, including Urine Drug Screen and / or Breath Alcohol test; and

- Ability to work a varying schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as on-call.