WIND TURBINE TECHNICIAN – LEVEL 3
HybridBaie-D'Urfé, Quebec, Canada
EXPIREDBaie-D'Urfé, Quebec, CanadaHybridFull TimeSenior LevelAssociates DegreeMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelAssociates DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components of wind turbines while executing preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Coordinate field operations, manage emergency shutdowns, and supervise technicians and subcontractors to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Monitor O&M budgets, analyze operational data for anomalies, and oversee critical spare parts inventory. Act as a technical reference and mentor, conducting knowledge transfer and training for the field team. Adhere to rigorous health and safety standards, including working at heights and confined spaces, while supporting turbine commissioning and transitioning between project phases.
Required Qualifications
- College diploma (DEC/AEC) in wind turbine maintenance or vocational diploma (DEP) in electrical or related field, or equivalent experience
- GWO certification
- Relevant safety certifications (working at heights, first aid, rescue, etc.)
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in wind farm operations and maintenance
- Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in an advanced technical role
- Experience in team supervision or field coordination
- Experience with Enercon turbines
- Experience in northern or remote environments
- Strong technical leadership and ability to act as a field reference
- Excellent planning, coordination, and logistics skills
- Ability to mentor and develop junior technicians
- High level of autonomy and decision-making in remote environments
- Ability to prioritize interventions based on availability and safety considerations
- Ability to structure practices, formalize processes, and contribute to the optimization of operations
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex failures and act autonomously
- Proficiency with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical and hydraulic schematics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, with strong skills in Excel and demonstrated ability to use new technologies
- Demonstrated awareness of and interest in issues related to the energy transition and sustainable development, with a commitment to engagement and partnership in Indigenous communities
- Ability to build strong working relationships in a northern context
- Cultural awareness and respect for Inuit communities and culture
- Strong communication skills in at least two (2) of the following three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 27.2 kg (60 lb)
- Working at heights (up to approximately 300 feet), including inside the nacelle and hub
- Wearing a safety harness
- Working in confined spaces
- Ability to meet required medical and physical assessments to confirm fitness for the essential duties of the position, in accordance with health and safety requirements
- Valid driver's license (Class 5), required for operating vehicles and transporting equipment and materials
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on call (on-site or remote)
- Availability for frequent travel to Nunavik (~50%)
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in team supervision or field coordination
- Experience with Enercon turbines
- Experience in northern or remote environments
- Strong technical leadership and ability to act as a field reference
- Excellent planning, coordination, and logistics skills
- Ability to mentor and develop junior technicians
- High level of autonomy and decision-making in remote environments
- Ability to prioritize interventions based on availability and safety considerations
- Ability to structure practices, formalize processes, and contribute to the optimization of operations
- Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex failures and act autonomously
- Proficiency with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical and hydraulic schematics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs, with strong skills in Excel and demonstrated ability to use new technologies
- Demonstrated awareness of and interest in issues related to the energy transition and sustainable development, with a commitment to engagement and partnership in Indigenous communities
- Ability to build strong working relationships in a northern context
- Cultural awareness and respect for Inuit communities and culture
- Strong communication skills in at least two (2) of the following three (3) languages: Inuktitut, English and/or French
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 27.2 kg (60 lb)
- Working at heights (up to approximately 300 feet), including inside the nacelle and hub
- Wearing a safety harness
- Working in confined spaces
- Ability to meet required medical and physical assessments to confirm fitness for the essential duties of the position, in accordance with health and safety requirements
- Valid driver's license (Class 5), required for operating vehicles and transporting equipment and materials
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on call (on-site or remote)
- Availability for frequent travel to Nunavik (~50%)
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