Engie North America Inc.

Wind Technician III - Century Oak

Job Duties:

• Leading in safety, upholding safety as a core value.
• Actively participate in the behavior-based safety program and ensure every team member and contractor complies with all safety procedures and applicable task-oriented job safety analysis.
• Ensure site safety rules are communicated and adhered to through Site Specific Orientations, Job Safety Analysis and Tailgate Meetings.
• Demonstrate procedural compliance in all site operation and maintenance activities by utilizing established procedures.
• Facilitate and implement all daily work as the on-site Tech, including coordinating with service providers, contractors, producing Reports including but not limited to Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reports.
• Operate site equipment, both directly and remotely.
• Monitor site performance.
• Coordinate Switching and Curtailments with relevant local utilities and Independent Systems Operator (ISO).
• Ensure site equipment is kept at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency, and profitability.
• Demonstrate work planning skills, activity scheduling and follow up to assure work conformance.
• Perform routine inspections - safely using tools (e.g., multimeter and IR Camera).
• Manage contractors, ensuring quality work, completed safely and promptly.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to other's ideas and viewpoints, earning trust, and resolving conflict situations.
• Primary point of contact for all landowners.
• Manage Spare Parts inventory.
• Coordinate work on site between different contractors.
• Perform the housekeeping functions and equipment cleaning necessary to maintain the site in a clean and neat condition.
• Recommend operating and/or maintenance changes that will enhance plant performance and availability.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information available to the position.
• Comply with all contractual and legal obligations impacting plant operation.
• 10% Travel to support operations at other sites during unusual events & training.
• Equipment operation training - contractor orientation, other site's employees.
• Demonstrate the consistent use of Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques when solving plant abnormalities and equipment failures.
• Must be able to analyze complex problems under the pressure of emergency conditions.
• Use computerized Work Order, Purchase Requisition and Receiving software.
• Carries out other duties as assigned.
• Support other wind assets including solar generating sites for planned and forced outages-may require overnight stays.

What you bring:

• Minimum of two (2) year diploma in a technical program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience industrial Medium voltage or High voltage.
• Trades qualifications an asset: (Lineman, Electrician, Millwright, Control Technician).
• Ability to effectively use diagnostic equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain substation equipment such as: electrical control circuits, transformers, high voltage breakers and collection lines.
• Be proficient in using WTG Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System's & other associated WTG monitoring systems.
• Required to have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Required to be on call as deemed necessary by Supervisor.
• Must be able to personally respond to plant emergencies.
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Verbal and non-verbal, i.e., formal reports.
• Must be able to operate a computer terminal (or have the capability of learning).
• HV experience is preferred; Able to attain AVO substation technician certification within 12 months of hire
• Reside within 50 miles of the site.

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use personal computer, Office 365.
• Could involve some lifting.
• Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing, sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, stacks and the like as required); stooping; squatting; crouching; crawling; kneeling; reaching; grasping; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50lbs); feeling; talking and hearing.
• Capable of performing repetitive motions as required.
• Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals.
• Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, small, enclosed areas, as required.
• Must be physically capable of performing demanding work at various heights greater than 250 feet and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities.
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses, arc-flash and clothing.
• Able and willing to perform first aid and CPR.

Minimum Salary: $62,305 - Maximum Salary: $153,920 per year (Depends on Experience)

Job Order #16016071