Lead Wind Technician NB

Position Overview

As a Wind Site Technician, you’ll ensure the smooth operation of wind turbines, directly addressing maintenance, troubleshooting, and system issues.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain wind turbines with your team to keep communities powered.
• Adhere to safety protocols, perform safety inspections, and cultivate a culture of safety.
• Collaborate with your team to improve turbine performance, share best practices, and support change initiatives.
• Document your work thoroughly and propose improvements to work instructions and operational processes.
• Support specialty projects (e.g., crane work, CIM) and provide mentorship to junior technicians.

• Minimum 3 years of wind experience, including work with heavy equipment and cranes. Task Based Certification (TBC) Level 300 or willingness to obtain.
• Highly developed problem‑solving abilities and an engaged approach to responsibilities.
• Safety‑conscious and a role model for best practices, with advanced knowledge of energy isolation and risk mitigation.
• A collaborative team player who mentors others and leads by example.
• Ability to speak, read and follow instructions in English.
• Physically fit, comfortable working at heights and in varying conditions, with a high‑school diploma (Graduation Certificate or equivalent), valid driver’s license, and legal authorization to work in Canada without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Vestas invests in your growth, providing access to comprehensive training programs and certifications like GWO Safety & Technical Training. You’ll also receive all necessary PPE and equipment to perform safely.

We believe that when you thrive, we all thrive. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package. By joining our community, you take part in an international company that focuses on your safety, support, and growth, and we pledge to be with you at every turn.

• Supplemental Health Benefits for you and your family.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Opportunities for career progression and pay‑for‑certification growth.
• RRSP with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• An established safety culture and inclusive, collaborative workplace.

We offer attractive pay packages, performance bonuses, and opportunities to support your professional development. The base pay salary range for this position is $29.40 to $48.63 CAD/hr., with potential for additional variable compensation. Pay will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Lead Technician gets an extra 10% differential on top of their base salary.

We are offering up to $6,600 CAD sign‑on bonus. Eligible candidates may receive a one‑time payment of $3,300 CAD at Moncton, NB, and up to an additional $3,300 CAD for those holding BST, BTT, and ART certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are met by an employee, to effectively perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable team members with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Hearing ability to use telephones, close‑range radios or related devices.
• Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, as well as hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 100 meters and at times supervise work in confined space environments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to, but not more than 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to observe training and obtain certification in required safety programs that include LOTO, Electrical Qualification, Fall Arrest & High Angle Rescue & Emergency Descent, and Confined Space.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled descent practical exercises.
• Due to design parameters of fall protection equipment, the combined weight of prospective employee, required PPE and gear shall not exceed 300 lbs. Required PPE and gear may weigh up to 40 lbs.