Wind Technician, GE SME, Melancthon

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At Trans Alta
, we don’t just generate electricity-we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy and we’ll provide the platform.

Trans Alta is seeking a Wind Technician, GE 1.5 SME for our Melancthon Wind Asset. This position provides technical expertise and hands‑on support for the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of GE 1.5 wind turbines. The role is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving operational and maintenance issues while supporting effective maintenance execution and reliable turbine performance.

Working closely with wind technicians and site leadership, this role supports knowledge sharing, provides informal coaching, and promotes the consistent application of established maintenance procedures and troubleshooting practices. The Wind Technician, GE 1.5 SME contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and helps ensure the wind asset operates safely, reliably, and efficiently.

This role is based out of our Melancthon site and is a full‑time, safety‑sensitive position
. The successful candidate will be required to complete pre‑employment testing.

• Provide technical expertise and hands‑on support for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues on GE 1.5 wind turbines.
• Support the safe and effective execution of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to improve turbine reliability, availability, and performance.
• Provide informal coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical support to wind technicians, contributing to workforce capability and continuous learning.
• Promote the consistent application of maintenance standards, technical procedures, troubleshooting practices, and operational best practices.
• Support root cause investigations, reliability improvement initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the wind asset.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, Maintenance, HSE, and external partners to address technical issues and support asset performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, technical issues, troubleshooting efforts, and lessons learned.
• Ensure all maintenance and troubleshooting activities are conducted in compliance with safety requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide limited backup support to Wind Site Supervisors as required.

• Engineering degree, technical diploma, or trade certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy, or a related discipline from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
• 7‑10 years of experience in wind turbine operations and maintenance, including…