
Service Technician - Nova Scotia, Canada
- Nouvelle-Écosse
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Repair and maintain wind turbine generators and related equipment at the wind farm.
- Support 24/7/365 wind farm operations, including rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call duties.
- Conduct, support and review safety analyses of energy sources, electrical and mechanical hazards before and while performing any work assignment on the wind farm, wind turbines, switch room, and O&M Building.
- Assist in Root Cause Analyses to determine equipment failures.
- Complete and maintain accurate documentation for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Perform preventative maintenance activities safely and efficiently on wind turbines and associated equipment located on the wind farm.
- Utilize appropriate safety gear, protective equipment, and control or dissipation of energy sources to ensure work is performed in a safe manner.
- Maintain tools and equipment properly.
- Maintain required training certifications and qualifications.
- Complete Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO), JSEA's, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct safe maintenance and repairs.
- Read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Use computer skills, including MS Office.
- Organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare plans and reports.
- Demonstrate commitment to professionally representing the company and strengthening the positive reputation of Nordex USA, Inc.
- Perform other assigned responsibilities.
- High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Certification or degree in wind, technical, or engineering field preferred.
- 0-1 year of wind experience.
- Ability to be certified to work with medium and high-voltage equipment.
- Experience working with hand and power tools.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to climb vertical ladders, work at heights of 100 meters (300+ feet), and move and manipulate up to 23kg (50 pounds).
- Maintain required training certifications.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally for work and training.
- Ability to work in various environments and conditions, including confined spaces, adverse and extreme weather conditions including by not limited to heat, cold, humidity, noise, in the dust, pollen, weeds, and grass.
- Fieldwork in a wind farm environment primarily during normal business hours. However, the site operates 24/7/365 and may require flexibility to work rotating shifts, overtime, and participating in an on-call schedule.
- Willingness to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and on short notice during outages.
- Meet the weight requirement 120kg (265 lbs.) or less to safely utilize climbing equipment and climbing gear.
- Use safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
- Pass a pre-employment physical to ensure the ability to perform job functions safely.
- Assist in all areas of facility operations as directed by the Site Manager.
- Ability to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the able to obtain a US passport.
- Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.
- Willing to travel approximately 10% for training and to assist other wind farm sites when needed.
- Ability to travel to the wind farm safely within 45 minutes in the event of an emergency.
- Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
- Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
- Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life
- Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
- Optional AD&D
- Weekly Indemnity
- Long Term Disability
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute