Commissioner - Travel Canada (m/f/d)

Nordex Group

2d•CA$42 - CA$50•Onsite

About The Position

The Commissioner supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make renewable energy possible. The role tests, analyzes, and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical wind turbine components, identifies defects, and performs repairs during wind farm commissioning. When no active project is underway, the Commissioner performs retrofits and supports Operations and Maintenance activities. The position requires working at wind farms throughout commissioning, including work at heights and in confined spaces, and frequent domestic and international travel to project sites. The Commissioner is responsible for following company procedures and safety standards, documenting work and technical issues, managing tools and materials, and coordinating spare-parts procurement with the site manager. The role is non-exempt and pays $42.00–$50.00 CAD per hour, with eligibility for up to a 5% bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience, technical training, and safety certifications.
A technical two-year college degree or at least two years of electrical trade experience.
One to two years of comparable experience and training in the wind industry.
Knowledge of wind turbine mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fiber-optic systems, their functions, and their repair, including Nordex and Acciona technologies.
Competence in switching various types of switchgear.
Ability to independently analyze and solve problems, identify non-conformities, complete punch lists, and use a structured approach to mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to prioritize work, multitask efficiently, meet deadlines, prepare reports, and identify best practices.
Commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards; strong ethics and integrity; and ability to thrive in a diverse, fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to supervise several activities simultaneously, organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare reports.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical to confirm ability to safely perform the job and meet its physical demands.
Ability to work in confined spaces, handle weights up to 100 pounds, wear full personal protective equipment, and meet stated safety-gear weight requirements (260 pounds or less).
Ability to lift and manipulate materials up to 23 kg (50 pounds), climb vertical ladders, and work at heights above 100 meters (300 feet); must meet the 120 kg (265-pound) maximum for use of climbing equipment.
Ability to spend 100% of the time at wind farms during the commissioning process.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally to project sites and on business, and ability to obtain a passport.
Full valid driver’s license and insurability under the company auto insurance policy; subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks.
Must be able to work in Canada without company sponsorship and have the ability to obtain a US passport.
Ability to complete Canadian regulatory pre-employment screening requirements successfully.
Fluent English and French are mandatory to communicate safety and job-related information, follow instructions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members.
Use required safety equipment, including eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats; loose-fitting clothing and jewelry are not permitted.

Nice To Haves

Spanish and/or German language skills.

Responsibilities

Commission wind turbines and verify their functionality using documented policies and procedures.
Connect turbines to the remote surveillance system for functionality testing.
Conduct independent fault analysis, identify root causes, and eliminate possible issues.
Test electrical and mechanical protectors and independently resolve minor faults.
Perform turbine retrofits in accordance with approved work instructions.
Support Operations and Maintenance activities when not assigned to an active project.
Document and report technical problems, faults, component defects, daily activities, and other performance data in a timely manner and according to company procedures.
Identify and inventory spare parts and materials, and initiate procurement in coordination with the site manager.
Document part usage and complete work orders as required.
Manage and take responsibility for company materials, tools, and property.
Follow all safety policies, procedures, instructions, and guidelines.
Perform assigned tasks according to company manuals and regulations, on time, economically, and to a high standard of quality.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Identify and mitigate safety hazards, comply with safety regulations and company policies, use required safety equipment, and communicate safety information effectively.
Travel to domestic and international project sites and on business as required.