Wind Turbine Technician I - Edmonton, Canada - Vestas

Vestas

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Technician I

Sharp Hills / Sedalia, Alberta - 1hr west of Kindersley, SK and east of Hanna, AB; 3hrs from Calgary, AB

WHO WE ARE
At Vestas, we live our company values of Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity and Passion. In an innovative and evolving industry, we change quickly to meet the needs of our customers. Our motivation is to preserve the environment through sustainable energy solutions. If this aligns with your values and enthusiasm, we want to hear from you

A DAY IN THE LIFE

In this position you'll use your skills and experience to perform scheduled service, fault analysis/troubleshooting, and potential main component or blade work on wind turbines.

During a typical day, you will work at heights and in confined spaces, while being exposed to the elements of weather.

At this site near Oyen, Alberta, you will typically have shifts 5 days a week at 8-10 hours a day, but you also will have an on-call rotation schedule for off-work hours (weekends).

The team here normally works in teams of 2-3 and typically will climb 1-2 turbines a day.

This is a new site and for the first 6months or so you will be traveling to another site for on-the-job training, which will be covered by Vestas.

MORE ABOUT YOU:

You will need a safetyfocused mindset and your positive attitude will contribute to your ability to work in a team environment
You will bring a high school dipolma or equivalent and you will bring 23years of transferrable mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical work background
An agricultural background or work experience is a greate transferrable avenue to this entry level service technician position with Vestas
You will train and certify through our stateoftheart wind technician training program

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

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.