Wind Turbine Technician Ii

**Wind Turbine Technician II**

**Fort MacLeod, Alberta - about 30 min from Lethbridge**

**WHO WE ARE**

We are looking for dedicated technicians who are enthusiastic about preserving our planet through clean, renewable wind energy. As a Vestas technician, you’ll put your electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical experience to work, ensuring your safety, and the safety of your team.

**A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TECHNICIAN**

In this intermediate
- level position, you’ll use your skills and training to perform maintenance and/ or installation work on assigned wind turbines under mínimal supervision. You will be provided with defined schedules and procedures including safety protocol, verbal/ written instructions, but you may provide mentorship to entry-level technicians.

During a typical day, you may be working 250 feet above the ground, or working in small spaces to perform maintenance and repairs. You’ll be outside, and sometimes the weather isn’t great. You’ll be climbing, carrying tools and equipment and moving parts to complete your work.

Teamwork is a priority here, and our reputation for professionalism, safety and attention to detail are important to our customers. We also encourage recommendations to improve the safety and quality of our work.

**MORE ABOUT YOU**
- You have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- You have at least 1 year of technical wind industry experience, OR six (6) months of technical wind industry experience and a certificate of completion from a wind technician program, OR a minimum of three (3) years’ electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, composite skills, or heavy machinery experience.
- You have the ability to climb stairs and ladders while carrying up to 50 lbs. in weight
- You have experience with the use and understanding of intermediate level power tools such as hydraulic, power torque and diagnostic tools.. (eg Flukemeter functions and hydraulic pressure gauge)
- You hold a valid driver’s license
- You have basic computer operation skills, are familiar with internet based program navigation and have the ability to generate and interpret computer data
- You have the ability to read, interpret, and understand drawings and schematics and attention to detail to follow safety protocols (e.g. Confined space, Energy isolation)
- You are able to effectively communicate with customers and collaborate with co-workers

**WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE**

We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:

- Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) policies
- Excellent RRSP plan
- Tuition assistance

**WAGE RANGE**: $26.52 to $39.25

**LANGUAGE**:English

**TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT**: Permanent, Full-Time; hourly + over-time eligible

**LOCATION**:Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada

**About Vestas**
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.