- Siemens Gamesa Certified Wind Turbine Troubleshooters
- GEV Wind Power in River De Chute, Alberta, Canada
- jobs
- 1 week ago
jobs description
Location: River De Chute
Immediate need for Siemens Gamesa Troubleshooters with experience and training on Siemens Gamesa turbines.
As a Wind Turbine Troubleshooter, you will be responsible for identifying common, reoccurring, and major component faults on newly operational Siemens G145 wind turbine generators:
Travel to various wind farm sites across the U.S. and Canada for job assignments
Troubleshoot problems on systems where duly trained/certified, including hydraulics, electrical and mechanical to ensure wind turbine and generator is operational and functioning properly
Develop advanced troubleshooting knowledge and skills on site in collaboration with other competent individuals
May perform maintenance tasks
Lead small teams; accountable for the safety, competency and productivity of individuals assigned to them
Keep records, maintains documentation and reports technical, safety issues and difficulties as required by company policy.
Maintain and follows safety procedures as required by company policy.
May assist or perform component replacement, retrofits, and other special assignments
Continue to develop and expand wind maintenance skillset through on-the-job training and train others in performing service work
Work safely, competently and productively under the direction of others
Must meet the following requirements, have or obtain the listed required certifications and training (may be provided) including, but not limited to:
Must have 3+ years of successful experience troubleshooting Siemens Gamesa G114, G126, G132, SG145 or Vestas 3.X or 4.X wind turbines
Citizen of or eligible to travel to and work in Canada for extended periods of time (valid passport required)
Ability to work an 8-week on, 1 week off rotation
Physically able to safely climb wind turbines up to 90m+ (300+ feet), stand, stoop, walk, crawl, crouch, stoop and generally meet the physical demands of the position.
Must have solid knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems
Must have maintenance experience, including knowledge of using grease guns, filter changes, using ERAD system, doing torquing and tensioning and similar service
Valid and current driving license with a satisfactory driving record
Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle
Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English
Satisfactory criminal background check
GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) - fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training) - electrical, hydraulic, mechanical
SGRE Basic Technician Training/Troubleshooter certified (Family 3 preferred)
OSHA 10 General Industry
Applicable Siemens Gamesa Technical eLearning
Crane, Chain Hoist and Rigging Safety Training
NFPA 70E Arc-Flash Awareness
Prefer training or experience with Touchscreen Controller Hand Terminals