Wind Turbine Technician

THIS ROLE IS LOCATED NEAR THE TOWN OF AMHERST, NOVA SCOTIA.

Capstone is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician. With minimal supervision from higher-level technical and/or management staff, the technician utilizes skills and training to perform maintenance and/or installation work on assigned wind turbines at an intermediate level. The Wind Turbine Technician will follow defined schedules and procedures including safety protocol, turbine service and/or installation processes, and other verbal and written instructions, and may make the initial diagnosis of more basic or routine turbine issues. The Wind Turbine Technician is regarded as an "intermediate level" team member on the technician team, which may provide mentorship to entry-level technicians.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in the infrastructure sector, particularly in renewable energy projects.This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent based on performance and availability of a role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acts as a safety role model, encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts, and intervenes when unsafe acts are being practiced. Adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment, implements effective risk mitigation, and provides recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management.
• Demonstrates and promotes integrity, strong initiative, as well as a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
• May assist with or perform basic quality audits of less experienced staff.
• Performs intermediate-level wind turbine maintenance and/or installation tasks as assigned. This includes proficient operation and use of tools (including but not limited to specialized calibration, hydraulic, and power tools) and basic turbine equipment. Documents tasks where required and enters data into the company maintenance management system, "Upkeep"
• Effectively gathers information regarding turbine performance/issues. May diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues. Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside trained skill level to ensure success in resolution.
• Follows a basic structured problem-solving process to complete troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks to include the use of diagnostic tools
• Independently initiates and performs most work tasks as well as follows defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed and performing according to written and verbal instruction from higher-level technical staff.
• Effectively promotes a strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing goals as well as mentoring lower-level technical staff. Visibly supports and promotes team spirit and cooperation and supports change initiatives.
• Proactively looks for improvement opportunities to job-appropriate processes and procedures and communicates through appropriate channels or implements improvements using the appropriate control management protocol.
• This role will require travel, and working overtime, including working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and/or composite skills OR in the absence of experience, a certificate of completion from an accepted Wind Technician program of equivalent scope with demonstrated field experience.
• Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices/protocols including LOTO and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Experience using basic power and hydraulic tools.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels, and ability to respectfully follow supervision.
• Basic computer operation skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand basic drawings and schematics. Ability to hear and use close-range radios.
• Strong field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.

What Capstone Offers:

1. Competitive compensation, bonus & benefits package.
2. Opportunities to grow and develop skills in multiple disciplines.
3. Innovative, fast-paced environment surrounded by a highly motivated team that will assist in developing your skills and enabling success in your career.
4. A team-oriented and fun group of professionals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions will vary depending on the type of work being performed and will involve both indoor and outdoor tasks and may require working in adverse weather conditions as long as it is safe to do so. From time-to-time extended hours as well as late evenings, early mornings, weekends and holiday work will be required. Workers will be required to work at heights and in an environment that may have exposure to electrical, rotational, fluid pressure, and associated hazards.

Capstone Infrastructure Corporation is strongly committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment that highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process by applicable laws.

Please note that while we appreciate all applications and thank all candidates for their interest; only applicants selected to continue in the process will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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