Travelling Wind Farm Field Service Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Interpret GEV manuals, specifications, bulletins, and work instructions.

• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of assets to ensure optimal performance.

• Serve as the site HVOA Delegate when necessary.

• Act as the High Voltage Operating Authority delegate when required.

• Execute high-voltage switching operations in line with site procedures.

• Implement electrical installation standards.

• Carry out work in compliance with GEV documentation, SWMS, LOTO, EHS, and QA/QC policies and procedures.

• Identify and report errors, violations, incidents, and issues through GEV systems.

• Maintain awareness of the responsibilities of Registered Electrical Contractors.

• Supervise electrical installation and maintenance activities when necessary.

• Utilize GEV software tools and databases to maintain reports.

• Submit technical inquiries to the Engineering department.

• Collaborate with Management, Engineering, Sourcing, Service Teams, and clients.

• Make decisions regarding quality conformance or non-conformance following tasks and inspections.

• Participate in an on-call roster for weekends and evenings.

• Adhere to EHS policies and assist with investigations and audits.

• Travel frequently to various wind farm sites across the national fleet.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum: registered Workers License Electrical (A-Grade or equivalent).

• A minimum of five years of prior experience in the Onshore Wind sector or a similar heavy industry is highly advantageous.

• Must be nominated as the Electrical Supervisor per the Registered Electrical Contractors license.

• Hold the title of Nominated Qualified Supervisor - Electrical on behalf of the company.

• Knowledge of basic AC/DC electrical circuits and the ability to troubleshoot and perform circuit analysis (24VDC, 166VDC, 120, 230, 400, 575, 690VAC).

• Previous experience in High Voltage switching and operations is required.

• Current High Voltage operating certificate or the capability to obtain one.

• Proficient in fault diagnosis of electrical and hydraulic equipment.

• Intermediate computer skills are necessary.

• Must be able to climb wind turbines and perform physically demanding tasks at heights.

• Experience working in remote locations and independently.

• Willingness to travel more than 65% of the year is essential.

• Desired: HRWL including Dogging, Rigging (Advanced), Forklift, EWP.

• Desired: CSE certification.

• Desired: GWO Advanced certification.

🏝️ Benefits

• On-call roster opportunities for weekends and nights if required or directed by management.