Technician - Wind Turbine Maintenance

Boralex • Silverton, TX

5d • $52,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Technician - Wind Turbine Maintenance works in Boralex’s Asset Management Department, which focuses on maximizing the value and performance of its energy sites through proactive asset management. The role performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance, monitors turbine performance, diagnoses and repairs equipment, and responds promptly to breakdowns. The technician also mentors new staff, contributes to training documents and procedures, participates in technical committees, and supports occupational health and safety objectives.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of the electrical energy environment and hydraulic engineering.
• Confined-space skills and precision skills.
• Innovation and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills and autonomy.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular and unscheduled preventive maintenance of wind turbines.
• Check turbines’ physical and electrical integrity, including cable management, current and capacitance readings, and cleaning.
• Take a proactive approach to maintenance to prevent equipment failure or degradation.
• Monitor wind turbine performance, including power output, temperatures, and cooling fan current draw.
• Diagnose and repair wind turbines.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and provide solutions quickly.
• Replace motors, fans, cables, sensors, control circuit boards, lighting, and pumps.
• Mentor new staff and teach the theoretical and practical aspects of the job.
• Review and contribute to instructional documents and procedures.
• Participate in technical committees to share and address turbine issues.
• Participate in achieving occupational health and safety goals and objectives.
• Inspect personal protective equipment, including harnesses and rescue equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with company programs and policies.
• Continuous training and learning.
• Flexible working hours and an independent schedule.
• Remote work.
• Retirement or pension plan enhanced by Boralex contributions.
• Group insurance plan tailored to personal needs.
• Membership allowance for a sports centre of the employee’s choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed