Renewable Energy Technician Wind- Multiple Levels [On-Site]

EDF power solutions • Belle River, PE

12d • Onsite

About The Position

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. They are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand. Their teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation, including developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization. This position involves conducting maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair of wind turbines and/or photovoltaic power and energy storage systems. Technicians will learn and apply EDF Core values: safety, teamwork, respect, passion, transparency, good sense, and accountability. Higher level technicians will also perform troubleshooting and repairs on one or more types of renewable energy generators.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid current driver’s license and successfully meet organizational requirements to operate motor vehicles.
• Skilled in using advanced diagnostic tools, understanding of system software, and familiarity with the latest industry standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate, coach and instruct and train less experienced technicians on how to complete corrective and preventative maintenances for the Renewable Energy Assets they jointly maintain.
• Filling out and understanding safety documentation, service/work orders, control instructions for maintenances, inspection forms, parts sheets, and other job-related forms.
• Proficient with mechanical schematics, drawings, technical data, and construction documents.
• Proficient with electrical schematics, drawings, technical data, and construction documents.
• Skilled in the use of electrical test instruments for the purpose of checking for the presence of current, voltage, and resistance measurements on energized and de-energized circuits and the knowledge of in-depth testing and troubleshooting of medium and high voltage equipment.
• Competence in the theory of Renewable Energy systems and all sub-components and knowledge of the generation theory of each system.
• Understanding of fastener types and techniques.
• Knowledge in electrical safety and arc flash standards and requirements.
• Must have an advanced working knowledge of solar industry best practices, NEC requirements, and diagnosis / repair of solar generator and energy storage systems including understanding the theory of operation, documentation and schematics, mechanical and electrical controls and voltages, system hazards and mitigation controls, and DAS navigation and fault identification on these systems and sub-components.
• Knowledge of EDF power solutions policies and procedures and understand how to find and use all necessary documents and find the appropriate company contacts to perform work-related duties.
• Must be familiar with testing and measuring equipment including multimeters, ammeters, inclinometers, pyranometers, albedometers, megohmmeters, IV curve tracers, and infrared cameras, at least.
• Ability to train other technicians in the company providing policies and procedures and preventative and corrective maintenance procedures on PV and BESS systems and sub-components.
• Ability to work well with contractors in resolving issues identified in the field during that project phase.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak clearly in English.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code and industry related OSHA regulations.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to work in company provided: software as a service (SaaS), data acquisition systems (DAS), and computer maintenance management systems (CMMS). These include Microsoft Suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), ECRM, and OEM SCADA systems.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 or equivalent certification.
• Basic Safety Training (BST) certification under the Global Wind Organization.
• Basic Technical Training (BTT) certification under the Global Wind Organization.
• Control of Hazardous Energies (CoHE) certification under the Global Wind Organization.
• Slinger and Signaler certification under the Global Wind Organization.
• NFPA 70E and NFPA 70B or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with maintaining company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• In support of a higher-level technician, services equipment based on the type of equipment and manufacturer.
• Assists in performing routine maintenance.
• Assists with new equipment installation, and the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Assists with testing electrical components and mechanical and hydraulic systems, and the collection of equipment data for testing and analysis.
• Works safely under all circumstances and seeks guidance for any work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to perform safely.
• Attends safety and technical training required for this position.
• Respectfully works in a team environment and learns and applies EDFNA Core Values.
• Administrative duties, such as documenting completed jobs, implementing supply orders.
• Complete daily work orders, time tracking and any other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment.
• Perform unsupervised corrective and preventative maintenance on utility-scale Renewable Energy Assets, plants and energy storage systems in a timely matter.
• Advanced Testing and troubleshooting electrical systems and performing live electrical work in accordance with industry standard and company mandated safety practices.
• Advanced knowledge of testing equipment including, but not limited to, infrared camera, IV curve tracer, multimeter, ammeters, inclinometers, megohmmeter, pyranometers, and albedometers.
• Perform the inspection and preventative maintenance on HV systems including substation collection and distribution systems, NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) inspections and required maintenances.
• Perform the inspection and preventative maintenance on Renewable Energy Assets.
• Recommission Renewable Energy Assets, PV (Photovoltaics) and energy storage systems including, but not limited to; insulation testing, insolation, and irradiance performance testing, IV curve testing, thermal / infrared imagery, torque testing, battery capacity and efficiency testing, and asset and project performance evaluations.
• Collaboration with engineering teams as subject matter experts to support a continuous improvement environment – upgrades, retrofits, and revisions to PV and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) systems.
• Train and oversee Techs 1-3 as outlined in the applicable qualification card and sign off on their competency.
• Conduct site safety assessments, team engagement visits and equipment inspections, identify all safety hazards on the job site, follow safety regulations and work procedures, lead daily safety meetings, and accurately fill out required safety documentation, as well as seeking guidance from a competent source / subject matter expert for all work which they are unfamiliar with or do not feel safe performing.
• Daily, accurately complete maintenance logs, warranty and inventory management documentation, service orders, timecards, service reports, and any other required paper or computer work for the specific project / job / assignment.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation, monitoring systems as well as other components of large PV power plants and energy storage systems, and to identify system performance errors and system resets as needed on faulted equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Oversee and train lower-level technicians Renewable Energy Technicians as outlined in the applicable qualification cards covering corrective and preventative maintenances.
• Supervise site crew and any contractors to support the site(s) under certain situations.
• Support site budget by ensuring costs is within budget and maintenances and repairs are made in a timely manner by finding efficiencies and working with appropriate subject matter experts to decrease operating loss factor (OLF) and striving for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding RRSP/DPSP. We provide a generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time off programs.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees