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Wind Turbine Service & Maintenance Technician

GEV Wind Power4 days ago
Ottawa, Ontario
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

Immediate need for Wind Turbine Service & Maintenance Techs who can start immediately, with experience in service, maintenance, and construction support. Technicians will be required to join the CCQ Union upon employment and follow all CCQ Union labor rules and regulations. You will be responsible to service newly operational wind turbine generators:

  • Travel to and work at wind farms under construction or newly constructed
  • Inspect and maintain wind turbine components to ensure they are in good working condition.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic malfunctions to prevent breakdowns and costly repairs.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on wind turbine systems to ensure reliability and compliance with safety regulations.
  • Collect data for research and analysis to improve turbine efficiency and safety.
  • Operate machinery and equipment required for turbine maintenance and repair, working closely with other team members.
  • Assist other wind technicians, while under the supervision of lead techs.
  • May be authorized to perform specific tasks independently or under supervision.
  • Will be supporting site management on various service and maintenance punch-list tasks to enable operations of the turbine.
  • Work safely, competently and productively under the direction of others.
  • Keep records, maintain documentation and report technical and safety issues.

Must meet the following requirements, have or obtain the listed required certifications and training (may be provided) including, but not limited to:

  • Minimum of 1+ years experience in wind turbine maintenance, installation, or repair
  • GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) required or will be provided
  • Prefer GWO BTT Certification (Basic Technical Training); technical competence in electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, and turbine components
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to ensure all punch-list items are resolved efficiently
  • Ability to work collaboratively with teams and communicate effectively with engineers, installation crews, and project managers.
  • Must be a member of or join the CCQ Union and follow all rules and regulations
  • Local to Canada (Quebec preferred); Canadian citizen or work authorized
  • Quebec Competency Card
  • Ability to work an 8 week on, 1 week off rotation
  • Physically able to safely climb wind turbines up to 90m+ (300+ feet), stand, stoop, walk, crawl, crouch, stoop and generally meet the physical demands of the position.
  • Must have experience using a grease gun, doing filter changes, using ERAD system, doing torquing and tensioning and similar service
  • ASP Training required
  • Valid and current driving license with a satisfactory driving record (satisfactory MVR is required)
  • Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
  • Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English; French fluency preferred
  • Satisfactory criminal background check

About GEV Wind Power

Services for Renewable Energy
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GEV Wind Power are the global leading wind turbine blade maintenance & repair specialists.

We offer unrivalled competence and expertise in the field of rotor blade maintenance and repair with a permanent presence across USA, Europe and AsiaPac.

Our highly specialised and experienced teams of IRATA and SPRAT certified Rope Access Technicians are a fast, cost-efficient solution for a range of wind turbine maintenance activities. Committed to developing O&M efficiencies, driving down the cost of turbine maintenance, GEV Wind Power has launched fixed price maintenance planning, to include a weather-proof habitat structure, a bespoke reporting tablet app and remote blade inspection, all of which represent major milestones in the next generation of wind turbine maintenance. www.gevwindpower.com

We are primed to offer our Clients a turnkey solution and move swiftly with offices in key industry locations around the globe: Hull, UK Szczecin, PL Fort Worth, TX, USA Copenhagen, DK Sydney, AUS Melbourne, AUS Canberra, AUS

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