Wind Turbine Technician

Location: Ralston, Alberta

Borea provides a work environment that is vibrant, dynamic and challenging. At Borea, you will be surrounded by the green energy construction industry’s best engineers, project managers, tradespeople, technicians, executives and administrators. We are looking for the best and brightest, who share our passion for building renewable energy parks, and power the next generation of Canadians.

Borea builds teams focusing on the following values:

• Taking Care of Each Other
• Embrace Challenge
• Innovate for a Better Future
• Lead with Passion
• Commit to the Highest Quality Standards

Rooted in these values, its team gives the best of its talent and expertise and produces the expected results.

WHAT YOU'LL DO?

The Wind Turbine Technician is a safety-minded worker that should have construction industry experience and access to reliable transportation. The schedules are subject to variations depending on the project needs and delays. The ideal candidates are self starters willing to follow directions closely and work in team. The Wind Turbine Technician rigs, lift and assembles wind turbine components during the Installation phase. The Wind Turbine Technician will also require cranes signaling and communication skills.

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  Install wind turbine components which includes these tasks:
  
• Follow turbine installation procedures.
  
• Respect and adhere to safety procedures.
  
• Clean components on the ground.
  
• Complete mechanical preparation of the components on the ground.
  
• Proceed to a visual inspection for damage and ensure safe lifting operations prior to lifting.
  
• Rig the components with turbine specific rigging devices.
  
• Climb Wind turbines on a daily basis.
  
• Establish strong communication with crane operators.
  
• Use Taglines to maintain control of the loads.
  
• Bolt and torque the components sections using hydraulics or pneumatics as per the installation instructions.
  
• Operate equipment such as telehandlers, skid steers and manlifts.
  
• Perform work site clean-up.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING?

• Technical certifications/card/diploma, in a related installation construction trade, required according to the laws and regulations of the work location (an asset).
• Two to three years of construction industry experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and failures, to maintain a safe work environment.
• Experience in inspection and use of tooling both electrical and hydraulic.
• Valid driver license.
• Good physical condition, good reflexes, functional senses, and strength.
• Ability to effectively lead team members towards a common goal or task.
• Comfortable working in high-stress environment with extreme weather fluctuations.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate both verbally and written.
• Ability to solve problems and good decision-making skills.
• Manage emergency situations, work under pressure and stress.

Rates: $33.32 - $36.64

The schedule requires weekend availability, day shift, overtime and is based on approximately 10 hour shifts.
This job is also advertised on Job Bank under Number #2378626.

WHY JOIN BOREA`S TEAM?

• Above industry standard vacation: 6% of base hourly rate for all regular hours worked
• Group insurance
• Group RRSP with an employer contribution
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Young, dynamic and team-oriented work environment
• Excellent career opportunities

Thank you for your interest in a career at Borea

Due to the volume of applications we receive, not all applicants will be contacted. Please note that we may consider your CV for other positions as they become available.

Borea is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive working environment where all employees are treated fairly.