Wind Technician - Hand Hills Wind Facility

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 Blu.

Earth'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.