Lead Technician – Wind Energy - Wyoming, United States - Innergex

Description

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities.

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your day-to-day

• Ensure that all on-site activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety standards;
• Support operations and maintenance activities for balance-of-plant (BOP) assets in accordance with NERC standards and established operating guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with site environmental regulations pertaining to hazardous waste, oil spill prevention, avian studies, and wildlife conservation;
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure that any identified warranty deficiencies are rectified appropriately;
• Represent the company as needed with grid and off-taker entities and in landowner and community relations;
• Work closely with vendors and other third parties as needed;
• Conduct and report on periodic meetings with contractors and partners;
• Perform QA/QC inspections on turbines, and report any deficiencies to the Site Managers;
• Assist with monitoring, tracking, and reporting of turbine, civil and other issues;
• Assist OEM crews with turbine work as needed;
• Maximize performance and ensure value retention for the facility;
• Support facility's operations and ensure that maintenance-related activities are aligned with prudent industry practices and the performance requirements outlined in related contracts;
• Assist with weekly and monthly reports in accordance with operational, safety, regulatory and environmental performance requirements;
• Provide oversight of vendors and other third parties as needed;
• Assist with base bolt tensioning;
• Perform lightning inspections at area projects as needed;
• Take padmount transformer oil samples;
• Provide quality and safety oversight on Major Component Exchanges and other field work;
• Perform maintenance audits on 10% of scheduled services;
• Perform spot work on vegetation management as needed.

Your skills, our requirements

• Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent experience/training in power generation;
• NFPA 70e training preferred;
• OSHA 10/30 hour safety training preferred/not mandatory;
• Strong problem-solving skills;
• Ability to be self-motivated and work with minimal supervision;
• Ability to multi-task in a complex and dynamic environment;
• Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Be in good physical condition, able to carry out physical tasks and work outdoors;

in adverse weather conditions and climb up to 100 meters;

• MS Office Suite;
• Wind turbine technician designation or equivalent trade experience; with the wiliness to upgrade;
• Working with multiple stakeholders;
• Operations/maintenance of High Voltage systems.

Additional considerations

• The position is based at the company's Boswell Springs site in Wyoming.
• This position is a O3 level with a base salary of $60,000 – $100,000, exclusive of fringe benefits and/or potential bonuses.

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at Innergex varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus;
• Three weeks vacation in the first year of employment;
• Insurance coverage, 100% paid by Innergex, effective the first day of employment;
• 401K retirement plan with employer participation;
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program;
• Career development opportunities.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.