Wind Technician - Hand Hills Wind Facility

Wind Technician - Hand Hills Wind Facility

Job Category: Energy Generation & Supply

Requisition Number: WINDT
001122

• Posted :
  July 27, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Special Area 2, AB , CAN

Key functions include:

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of wind turbine subassemblies and related components;
• Operate and care for company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner;
• Perform status checks including clearing error codes on wind turbines and repairing the problem;
• Grease/torque wind turbines;
• Change gearbox oil in a designated area or wind field;
• Replace mechanical components;
• Service blade and hub components as required;
• Complete work orders, timecards and other paperwork when required for specific project or assignment;
• Maintain respectful and harmonious working relationships with all external stakeholders on behalf of BEAM and the owners;
• Upholds all aspects of Blu Earth's Environmental, Health, & Safety policies, practices, and programs;
• Uphold the company’s core values; and
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Key Success Factors

• Assist in operating the facility while maintaining zero environmental, health and safety incidents and/or occurrences;
• Assist in operating the facility to achieve greater than 98% availability, and maximizing project return while respecting approved budgets;
• Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment; and
• Maintaining key relationships with landowners, stakeholders, and agencies.

Education

• Wind Turbine Technician certificate, Technical Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical; or
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum two years of Wind Power experience preferred; and
• Experience working around high, medium, and low voltage equipment.

Personal Characteristics & Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, and operations, service, and other procedural manuals;
• Ability to read and understand electrical and hydraulic schematics;
• Familiarity and competency with industry standard SCADA systems and software;
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems;
• Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting equipment such as multimeters, voltage testers, etc.;
• Driven to succeed in the role and grow skills to a senior level;
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to write routine reports and correspondence;
• Possess an action-oriented approach with a strong work ethic and high integrity;
• Strategic thinker – able to understand and evaluate technical issues in relation to the overall business;
• Able to work as part of a team with various personalities with limited supervision;
• Able to exercise independent judgement and discretion, as well as act in a professional manner when representing the company;
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities;
• Reliable, dependable, and professional; and
• Possess a sense of ownership and pride in successful operations.

Job Requirements

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office product such as Excel, Power Point, and Outlook;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to travel within Canada and U.S.;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Physically capable of working safely in various environmental conditions, including cold and hot weather;
• Physically capable of lifting and maneuvering items up to 50lbs;
• Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, including Urine Drug Screen and / or Breath Alcohol test; and
• Ability to work a varying schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as on-call.