Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is seeking a Service Site Lead Technician for a new Saskatchewan wind farm, located in the Herbert/Morse area. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily site operations, administration duties and wind turbine service and maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the service and maintenance of Siemens Gamesa wind turbines at our Saskatchewan Wind Turbine site
- Responsible for daily site operations and administration duties
- Although this position will have a home wind farm site, it will at times require supporting other sites across Canada, as needed
- Provide excellent service to our customers, analyze and react to people in stressful hazardous situations
- Participate in the development of new improved field procedures and best practices
- The working environment entails working inside the wind turbine enclosure at an elevated height of ~ 300 feet
- Ability to think clearly and maintain composure during stressful and or hazardous situations is a critical ability to working in confined spaces
- Extensive training and testing will be provided covering safety and technical job requirements
- Physical requirements of the job include but not limited to: Ladder climbing minimum 267 steps, up stair climbing, standing for long periods, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, work above shoulders, pushing, pulling, exposure to vibration, chemicals, confined spaces and extreme weather conditions
- Able to expand technical ability
- Capable of efficiently taking on additional roles and responsibilities at an operating wind farm
- Travel to customer sites within and outside Canada is a requirement of the job
Qualifications
- A 2-3 year technical degree diploma in an engineering related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Troubleshooter for Electrical and Mechanical Wind turbine systems Technician desired
- Maintenance Wind Service Technician with the demonstrated capabilities to become a level 7 Trouble shooting Technician Required
- 2 – 5 years supervisory experience preferably in a field service environment
- Be able to travel international as required
- Demonstrated knowledge in electrical systems including such as PLC programming and converters
- College Diploma or equivalent competency in a field related to the work of a wind farm technician ie: electrical / mechanical system
- The candidate must demonstrate strong initiative and motivation to learn new technology and translate learning into personal success
- Excellent customer service skills and communication skills are required
- Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment
- Strong ability to organize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientation, ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a high level of results orientation
- Good computer skills, is competent in the use of Microsoft platforms like Outlook and Excel
- Must be eligible to hold a valid Passport and Driver’s License
- Must be legally able to work in Canada
Additionally the Working Site Service Lead position requires the candidate to be able to ascend to heights up to 250 feet or greater work in confined spaces discern colors and meet body weight restrictions of 260 pounds A medical practitioner will assess successful candidates to ensure they meet these requirements at all time during their employment.