Renewable Energy Technician Wind- Levels On-Site

Scope of Position

Scope of Job: This position will conduct maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair of wind turbines and/or photovoltaic power and energy storage systems. The role includes learning and applying the core values of safety, teamwork, respect, passion, transparency, good sense, and accountability. Higher level technicians will also perform troubleshooting and repairs on one or more types of renewable energy generators.

The full pay range for this role is $21.35 to $50.29 per hour. The target range for this position is $28.00 to $40.00 per hour based on level. Salary decisions are based on internal equity, experience, education, and location.

• Competitive bonus incentives
  . Eligible for the annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage
  . Health & wellness coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Rewarding RRSP/DPSP
  . Generous matching contribution.
• Favorable paid time‑off programs
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• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

• Lower‑level technicians will:
  • Assist with maintaining company property and equipment efficiently and safely.
  • Support higher‑level technicians by servicing equipment based on type, manufacturer, routine maintenance, new equipment installation, inspection, troubleshooting, and repair.
  • Assist with testing electrical components and mechanical and hydraulic systems, and collecting equipment data for analysis.
  • Work safely at all times and seek guidance for unfamiliar or unsafe work.
  • Attend required safety and technical training.
  • Work respectfully in a team environment and apply EDFNA core values.
  • Handle administrative duties (documenting completed jobs, supply orders, daily work orders, time tracking, paperwork).
• Higher‑level technicians will:
  • Perform unsupervised corrective and preventative maintenance on utility‑scale renewable energy assets, plants, and energy storage systems, including advanced testing, live electrical work, and use of advanced testing equipment such as infrared camera, IV curve tracer, multimeter, ammeter, inclinometers, megohmmeter, pyranometers, and albedometers.
  • Inspect and maintain HV systems, substation collection and distribution systems, and satisfy NERC inspections and required maintenance.
  • Inspect and maintain renewable energy assets; recommission PV and energy storage systems, performing insulation testing, insolation, irradiance performance testing, IV curve testing, thermal/infrared imagery, torque testing, battery capacity and efficiency testing, and performance evaluations.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams as subject‑matter experts for continuous improvement (upgrades, retrofits, revisions).
  • Train and oversee technicians (Techs 1‑3) and sign off on their competency.
  • Conduct site safety assessments, team engagement visits, equipment inspections, identify safety hazards, lead daily safety meetings, and document safety requirements.
  • Accurately complete maintenance logs, warranty and inventory documentation, service orders, timecards, and reports.
  • Participate in 24/7 on‑call rotation and monitor systems to identify system performance errors and resets.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Renewable Energy Technicians level 3 and above may oversee and train lower‑level technicians, and may supervise site crew and contractors where required.

• 80‑100% of the time spent working in the renewable asset field; up to 20% in the office using computers, phones, and office equipment.
• Requires work on platforms or skids with appropriate PPE and repetitive use of limbs; standard shift is 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, with overtime and night shifts as required.
• Exposure to extreme weather, high voltage, stored energy, moving mechanical parts, vibration, confined spaces, and moderate noise levels.
• Support site budget by ensuring costs remain within budget and maintenance/repairs are timely.

• Must meet weight restrictions associated with fall‑arrest equipment; maximum employee weight (wind only) 285 lbs.
• Regularly use hands, fingers, reach; good hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity…