Lead Technician - Wind Energy

Location: Northern British Columbia (Fort Nelson)

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.

Your contribution!
Reporting to the Site Manager, you will work closely with internal operations, maintenance, and compliance teams, as well as external contractors and service providers.

Your day-to-day!
Operations & Maintenance

Support the operation, inspection, and maintenance of wind turbines and balance-of-plant (BOP) systems, including electrical, civil, and transmission infrastructure

Assist OEM crews with turbine maintenance activities as required

Collaborate with the Site Manager to plan, prioritize, and execute daily and scheduled work activities

Coordinate and oversee contractor and vendor activities, including work planning, site orientations, safety oversight, progress tracking, and verification of completed work

Support facility operations and ensure maintenance activities align with industry best practices and contractual performance requirements

QA/QC & Reporting

Perform QA/QC inspections on turbines and report deficiencies to the Site Manager

Conduct routine inspections of BOP assets, including electrical systems, civil infrastructure, roads, transmission lines, and collector systems

Document deficiencies, perform troubleshooting activities, and support the implementation of corrective actions

Monitor asset condition and performance, identify issues, and recommend solutions to maximize performance and value retention

Compliance & Safety

Ensure all site activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety requirements, NERC/WECC standards, and established operating procedures

Support compliance with environmental regulations related to hazardous waste management, spill prevention, avian studies, and wildlife conservation

Coordinate with the Compliance team on the implementation of Innergex compliance procedures

Assist with PRC-005 summaries, maintenance activity reviews, and tracker updates

Assist with FAC-008 templates

Support audit preparation, evidence gathering, assessments, and responses to requests for information (RFIs)

Support other Regulatory Compliance initiatives as required

General Support

Assist with the management of site tools, equipment, materials, and inventory

Provide cross-functional and site-to-site operational support as required

Participate in special projects and additional tasks supporting site operations

Support other Innergex facilities through vacation coverage and operational assistance when needed

Your skills, our requirements!

High school diploma or equivalent

Post‑secondary education or trade certification in a relevant technical field (electrical, mechanical, power engineering, renewable energy, instrumentation, millwright, heavy equipment), or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Previous experience as a wind turbine technician or equivalent trade experience

Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of high‑voltage systems, substations, civil infrastructure, and SCADA systems

Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems

Ability to perform troubleshooting and identify equipment faults

Experience operating industrial equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and man lifts is an asset

Professional skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reporting capabilities

Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders

High level of accountability and attention to detail

Strong understanding of occupational health and safety practices

Understanding of environmental regulations and land stewardship practices

Physical & work environment requirements

Ability to perform physically demanding work in outdoor conditions, including extreme weather

Ability to climb wind turbines and work at heights while using fall protection equipment

Ability to…