Wind Turbine Technician I - Pincher Creek, Alberta
Join Vestas as Wind Turbine Technician I in Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada. Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines. Safety-focused mindset and mechanical/electrical background required.
About Vestas
Company Overview
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Aarhus, Denmark
1945
Business Model
Renewable Energy - Wind Turbine Manufacturing and Services
Designs, manufactures, installs, and services wind turbines
Product sales and service agreements
Locations & Geography
Worldwide operations across continents including North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America
Company Culture
Committed to sustainable energy solutions and market leadership in renewable energy
Innovative, sustainability-focused, with emphasis on continuous improvement
Offers various career programs, internships, and training opportunities
Activities & Projects
Engaged in multiple wind energy projects worldwide, with a strong focus on both onshore and offshore turbines
Development of the V164 model, one of the most powerful turbines
Targets carbon neutrality by 2030 and zero-waste turbines by 2040
Career Opportunities
Wide range of roles in engineering, project management, and operations
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, professional development programs, and flexible work arrangements
Contact Information
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 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 Pincher Creek, AB, you will typically have shifts 5 days a week at 8-10 hours a day. You also will have an on-call rotation schedule for off-work hours (weekends). This team could spend up to 15% of their working hours in a year working to help out at other site locations. The site here normally works in teams of 2-3 and typically will climb 1-2 turbines a day. This site has great opportunities to be able to grow within Vestas. This location is great for outdoor recreation enthusiasts offering skiing, fishing, and mountains.
More About You
- You will need a safety-focused mindset
- Your positive attitude will contribute to your ability to work in a team environment, while being motivated and taking initiative in daily tasks
- You can identify solutions to issues with process of elimination
- You will have a High School diploma or equivalent and will bring either wind experience, wind schooling and/or 1-2 years of transferrable mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical work background
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
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.
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.
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, 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 www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
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About the role
Mar 29, 2024
Full Time
Company
Sep 28, 2024
On-site
USD 3k
Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada
Entry level
UTC-07:00
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