Associate Wind Site Manager jobs

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset.

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

As Site Technician, you will play a key role as part of our Operations department by focusing on the execution of maintenance on Wind Farm Balance of Plant equipment. This will include substation, underground and overhead lines. You will also assist the Site Manager in managing Service contract with the Turbine OEM.

This is an onsite role.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Operation Safety Policy Instructions, conduct field work in compliance with OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Act) applicable regulations, encourage good employee safety practices, and drive an unparalleled employee safety culture.
• Support site manager for all phases of timely Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental inspections and reporting, financial reporting, turbine availability and Balance of Plant monitoring, maintenance, and reporting.
• Perform mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance tasks, inspections, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Observe and ensure completion of work carried out by the Maintenance Provider for turbines.
• Monitor and maintain the infrastructure of the facility, including roadways, collection systems and transmission lines.
• Collaborate closely with Northland Operations teams on maintenance and outages, improvement projects, development, and financial performance.
• Maintain power generation reports and computer database as well as interpret fault reports.
• Be available for on call and after hours, on a schedule.

Who you are:

• Methodical and organized: You naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. You have proven ability to take initiative, organize, manage, and prioritize multiple competing demands.
• A creative problem solver : You use critical thinking to evaluate problems and are always looking for process improvement opportunities wherever possible.
• Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to convey your message in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborative: You build relationships easily and enjoy working as a team to get things done.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: 1+ years in a technical field or completion of a technical certificate/degree program. Electrical testing considered an asset.
• Valid Driver's License (NON CDL)
• Ability to climb a wind turbine up to 100 meters/300 feet and lift up to 25 kg
• Experience in construction and energy infrastructure and maintenance considered an asset.
• Experience using Office 365

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments.

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Pay Range:

$67,200.00 - $84,000.00

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

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