WIND Energy Field Engineer

Position Summary

Acuren Wind has an exciting opportunity for a Field Engineer to support our client sites in Nova Scotia and Quebec. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting field operations, delivering high-quality technical solutions, and contributing to innovative projects within the wind energy sector. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to grow their career in a dynamic, hands-on environment while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

The Field Engineer, in partnership with the Construction Manager, will successfully meet and exceed key objectives and performance in the areas of safety and behavior, execution excellence, team alignment/engagement/motivation, customer loyalty, and financial performance. They will be a key member of a highly effective team that is focused on continuous improvement and achieving high-level results. Success is measured against Key Performance Indicators, organizational objectives/initiatives, and meeting customer commitments.

• Define site‑level safety practices and protocol in alignment with organizational standards. Lead by example by following safety procedures and behaviors. Champion the journey to an incident-, injury- and illness-free culture and environment. Maintains close partnership with the Health, Safety and Environment department.
• Monitor project schedule, documenting any delays that could potentially affect schedule and/or project milestones. Work with Contracts department to ensure any cost overruns are correctly documented and back charged to applicable contractor. Utilize project software including Procore, Microsoft Excel and SAP to continuously monitor and record site progress, project schedule changes and submit daily forecasts to customer and subcontractors to effectively coordinate site operations.
• Establish and maintain highly effective relationships with the customer, BOP Contractor, Subcontractors, and internal partners. Pursues “ambassador” status with customer(s) to maintain a site that is focused on customer loyalty excellence.
• Demonstrates basic understanding of wind turbine technology and work practices to help drive efficient cost management. Audits installation and commissioning technician progress and provides suggestions for improvements.
• Reviews and validates all quality documentation and site-based change orders. Prepares documentation and backup package for CM and PM. Communicates any quality documentation deficiencies with BOP contractor as needed.
• Ensures site data is updated and processed in a timely manner in the appropriate information systems for reporting and tracking purposes, including a summary of construction progress. Works with the construction management team to submit and upload project milestone certifications.
• Responsible for installation quality, auditing each phase of turbine build and establishing the standard with the contractor/crews. Continuously monitors quality to the established standard; any deviations to standard are documented in punch lists.
• Evaluates workmanship, results, tooling, and leadership of installation crews; provides feedback and documentation to CM and procurement.
• Inspects work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Represents Vestas values and champions high standards of performance. Coaches, mentors and develops technicians.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in wind, energy, industrial or civil construction.
• 1-2 years of experience as Field Engineer, project lead, or Project Manager, preferably in a related service, industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in contractor/subcontractor FE management, including mobilization/demobilization, pre-qualification requirements and post-work assessment.
• Experience in conducting inspections and site audits. Previous technical knowledge of wind turbine construction and/or operation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel, sometimes extensively, between project sites on short notice.
• Strong PC computer skills (MS Office) required; MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Primavera Project Management…