Wind Technician I- St. Lawrence, NL
St Lawrence, NL, CA
Wind Technician I
Vestas
Full-time
St. Lawrence, NL
Offering $2,500 Sign On Bonus - Details below
At Vestas, we’re not just offering you a job, but an opportunity to elevate your career. If you’re equipped with Basic Safety Training (BST), Basic Technical Training (BTT), and Advanced Rescue Training (ART) certifications from the Global Wind Organization (GWO), consider yourself already one step ahead! To show our appreciation for the of expertise you bring along, we’re excited to offer a $2,500 USD / $3,300 CAD sign-on bonus.
General Purpose:
The Technician I will perform basic level wind turbine service and/or installation tasks including introductory operation and use of tools and basic turbine equipment per Vestas safety requirements
Who We Are
We are looking for dedicated technicians who are enthusiastic about preserving our planet through clean, renewable wind energy. As a Vestas technician, you’ll put your electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical experience to work, ensuring your safety, and the safety of your team.
Responsibilities:
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Act as a safety conscious team member. Be aware of your task, risk and mitigation methods. Ask questions when unsure and stop work when warranted
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Proactively identify improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures. Communicate through appropriate channels
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Responsible to take advantage of the tools available to continue to grow and learn as an employee with team support
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Effectively contribute to a strong team environment by assisting teammates to accomplish mutual goals while supporting and promoting team spirit and cooperation
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Proactively identify improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures. Communicate through appropriate channels
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Demonstrate proper use of PPE, work procedures and other defined protocol
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Closely adhere to all safety alerts and procedures
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Complete all safety training assigned
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Utilize all PPE as required by Work Instructions and HSE manual
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Understand and support the site continuous improvement plan
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Interface with customer at a minimal level. Respond to basic customer inquiries, referring most to higher level technical staff or manager (demonstrate strong customer focus at all times)
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Fully navigate and input all required data through MyTime and MyTask and the different cost allocations (i.e. SO’s)
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Ability to support T&M projects that may or may not be at home site
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Accountable to follow proper verification and consumption of inventory
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Ability to access and navigate tool (learning stage)
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Awareness of how dashboard impacts the site (i.e. alarms, warnings, fleet, service orders, labor efficiency, new site start up, TNT, FIFT, other Insight dashboard metrics)
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Ability to locate and understand relevance of Insight Toolbox
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TBC is required to be at level 100
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Be a member of a team and follow direction of senior Technicians
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Ability to access and have basic understanding of Work Instructions
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Data collection for CIR input
Essential Functions:
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Ability to constantly climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, in order to access work area
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Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight
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Ability to frequently walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend
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Ability to constantly grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and turbine parts
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Comfort constantly working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters
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Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including controlled descent.
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Ability to hear and see, including the ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors, sufficient to perform job functions and use close range radios
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Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
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Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction
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Your total weight, while wearing all required PPE and gear, must be at or less than the 300.0 lbs. weight limit
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Regular & reliable attendance
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Valid Driver’s License
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Ability to follow directions with added input
Education, Training, and Skills Required:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Minimum one (1) years’ experience working with hydraulic, electrical, mechanical and/or composite skills preferred (would be preferred but not required as a TOP’s Tech)
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Able to achieve TBC task levels 100 -200 in order to become Vestas tech II within 9 months
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Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices and protocols
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Experience using basic power & hydraulic tools is preferred
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Valid driver’s license required
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Ability to obtain a passport preferred
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Requires travel and may require working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives
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Strong attention to detail & ability to follow directions with precise execution
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Good interpersonal & professional behavior
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Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels & ability to respectfully follow supervision
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Basic computer operation skills & familiarity with internet-based program navigation
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Ability to read, interpret & understand basic drawings & schematics a plus
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Willingness to embrace and promote Vestas’ commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging and support Vestas’ Core Values.
Physical requirements
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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.
Terms:
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Occasionally = 1-33% of time or 1-100 repetitions/day
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Frequently = 34-66% of time or up to 500 repetitions /day
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Constantly = 67-100% of time or more than 500 repetitions/day)
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Ability to climb stairs & vertical ladders to heights of 60 to 125 meters and at times supervise work in confined space environments
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Ability to lift, push, pull, carry items up to, but not more than 50 lbs. in weight.
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Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time
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Ability to stop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed, as well as hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
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Ability to constantly grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and turbine parts.
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Comfort constantly working in confined spaces and at heights at 60 - 125 meters.
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Visual acuity including depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colors
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Hearing ability to use telephones, close range radios or related device.
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Ability to work in a respirator, including passing a respirator medical evaluation and fit test (required to be clean shaven) as some assignments may require respirator use.
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Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
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Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.
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Ability to successfully complete training and obtain certification in required safety programs that may include LOTO, Electrical, Fall Arrest & High Angle Emergency Decent, Controlled decent, and Confined Spaces.
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Due to safety parameters of fall protection equipment, the total weight of individual plus required PPE and gear shall weigh 300 lbs or less. Required PPE and gear can weigh up to 40 lbs.
WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
We offer an attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry, including:
✓ Benefits coverage within your first month
✓ State-of-the-art Training Program
✓ Paid Time Off (PTO), 3 weeks accrued
✓ Excellent 401(k) plan
✓ Global bonus
The base hourly range for this position is $28 + CAD
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.
BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD
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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.