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Position Overview
Join one of the world’s leading suppliers of wind power solutions as a Wind Technician for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy! Demand for electricity generated from renewable sources is growing fast, and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has the answers. As one of the market leaders, we combine technological innovations, experience, and expertise to deliver readily available, one-stop solutions and have a proven track record of successfully delivering wind power projects on all continents. SGRE is currently seeking a highly talented and motivated candidate for a Wind Technician position. The candidate will work together with a multi-disciplinary group to ensure top performance on Wind Farms ranging from the Woodstock to Windsor area. The ideal candidate can work a flexible schedule, along with the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently and efficiently. S/he will provide excellent service to our customers, can work on complex systems in challenging environments, and participate in the development of new field procedures and best practices. The candidate, with an already active partner, will be responsible for two Senvion sites operations which are in Woodstock and Harrow Ontario. Ideally the candidate would be located in the London, ON area. The candidate would also assist at other sites, as needed, throughout Southwestern Ontario.
Responsibilities
  • Provide excellent service to our customers, analyze, and react to people in stressful hazardous situations
  • Participate in the development of new improved field procedures and best practices
  • The working environment entails working inside the wind turbine enclosure at an elevated height of 300 feet
  • Ability to think clearly and maintain composure during stressful and or hazardous situations is a critical ability to working in confined spaces
  • Extensive training and testing will be provided covering safety and technical job requirements
  • Physical requirements of the job include but not limited to: Ladder climbing minimum 267 steps, up stair climbing, standing for long periods, walking, lifting, bending, twisting, work above shoulders, pushing, pulling, exposure to vibration, chemicals, confined spaces and extreme weather conditions
  • Able to expand technical ability
  • Capable of efficiently taking on additional roles and responsibilities at an operating wind farm
  • Performs mainly pre-defined, technical tasks (for example, basic commissioning of products and systems, integration of components to a system, basic engineering, maintenance jobs) and work packages on-site and remotely.
  • Supports customers remotely and onsite and provide 2nd and 3rd level user support in case of arising issues.
  • Coordinates and accomplishes defined service operations and/or resolves product issues for customers equipment.
  • Supports in generating sales leads for pre-defined service offers and contributes to planning activities.
  • Adheres to defined processes and applicable regulations.
Qualifications:
  • Turbine experience, especially Senvion Platform is preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge in electrical systems including such as PLC programming and converters
  • College Diploma or equivalent competency in a field related to the work of a wind farm technician ie: electrical / mechanical systems
  • The candidate must demonstrate strong initiative and motivation to learn new technology and translate learning into personal success
  • Excellent customer service skills and communication skills are required
  • Demonstrated ability to work safely and effectively in a team environment
  • Strong ability to organize and plan daily/weekly work with a high level of quality orientation, ability to analyze and resolve problems independently with a high level of results orientation
  • Good computer skills, is competent in the use of Microsoft platforms like Outlook and Excel
  • Must be legally able to work in Canada, and presently reside in Canada. Also, travel to customer sites within and outside Canada is a requirement of the job. Must be eligible to hold a valid Passport and Driver’s License
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