- You will need a safety-focused mindset and your positive attitude will contribute to your ability to work in a team environment, while being motivated and taking initiative in daily tasks
- An agricultural background or work experience is a great transferrable avenue to this entry level service technician position with Vestas
- You will bring a high school dipolma or equivalent and you will bring 1-2 years of transferrable mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical work background or a wind school cerification
- You can identify solutions to issues with process of elimination
- Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) policies
- Excellent RRSP plan
- Tuition assistance
Wind Turbine Technician I - Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Vestas
Description
Vestas Canadian Wind Technology, Inc.Technician I
Simcoe, Ontario - about 1 hr from Hamilton
Offering $2,500 Sign On Bonus - Details below
At Vestas, we're not just offering you a job, but an opportunity to elevate your career.
If you're equipped with Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO), consider yourself already one step ahead To show our appreciation for the of expertise you bring along, we're excited to offer a $2,500 USD / $3,300 CAD sign-on bonus.
WHO WEARE
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 Simcoe, Ontario, you will typically have shifts 5 days a week at 8 hours a day, but you also will have an on-call rotation schedule for off-work hours (weekends).
Plenty of overtime available and the ability to travel to other sites. The team here normally works in teams of 2-3 and typically will climb 1+ turbines a day.MORE ABOUT YOU
WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE
We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena.
We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us.
With more than 173 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 29,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at and follow us on our social media channels.