Lead Wind Technician - Harrow & Pointe Aux Roches

What You Can Expect

As a Lead Wind Technician, you will report to Ontario West Operations Manager and operate and maintain the site by optimizing wind generation availability and performance through established procedures with the highest regard for health, safety and environment compliance.

• Shall be a leader in safety, upholding safety as a core value
• Actively participate in the behavior-based safety program and ensure every team member and contractor complies with all safety procedures and applicable task-oriented job safety analyses
• Ensure site safety rules are communicated and adhered to through Site Specific Orientations, Job Hazard Safety Plan (JSPs) and Tailboard Meetings
• Demonstrate procedural compliance in all site operation and maintenance activities by utilizing established procedures
• Facilitate and implement all daily work as the on-site Tech, including coordinating with service providers, contractors, producing Reports including but not limited to Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly reports
• Operate site equipment, both directly and remotely
• Monitor site performance
• Coordinate Switching and Curtailments with relevant local utilities and Independent System Operators (ISOs).
• Ensure site equipment is kept at the highest possible standard maximizing availability, reliability, efficiency, and profitability
• Demonstrate work planning skills, activity scheduling and follow up to assure work conformance
• Perform routine inspections – safely using tools (e.g. multimeter and Infrared Camera)
• Manage contractors, ensuring quality work, completed safely and promptly
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills that include listening to other’s ideas and viewpoints, earning trust, and resolving conflict situations
• Primary point of contact for all landowners
• Manage Spare Parts inventory
• Coordinate work on site between different contractors
• Perform the housekeeping functions and equipment cleaning necessary to maintain the site in a clean and neat condition.
• Recommend operating and/or maintenance changes that will enhance plant performance and availability
• Maintain confidentiality of all information available to the position
• Comply with all contractual and legal obligations impacting plant operation
• Demonstrate the consistent use of Root Cause Failure Analysis techniques when solving plant abnormalities and equipment failures
• Must be able to analyze complex problems under the pressure of emergency conditions
• Use computerized Work Order, Purchase Requisition and Receiving software
• Support other wind assets including solar generating sites for planned and forced outages-may require overnight stays.
• Carry out other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• 3-year diploma in a technical program or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience industrial Medium voltage or High voltage
• Minimum of 2 years of experience at a Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) site or a substation Power Plant
• Trades qualifications an asset: (Lineman, Electrician, Millwright, Control Technician)
• Ability to effectively use diagnostic equipment
• Proficient with using a personal computer and software tools to analyze plant performance data and prepare reports or presentations
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain substation equipment such as: electrical control circuits, transformers, high voltage breakers and collection lines
• Be proficient in using Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System’s & other associated WTG monitoring systems
• Required to be on call as deemed necessary by your direct manager
• Must be able to respond to plant emergencies outside of normal working hours
• Must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Verbal and non-verbal, i.e., formal reports
• Must be able to operate a computer terminal (or have the capability of learning), calculator, etc.
• High Voltage (HV) experience is preferred; Able to attain AVO substation technician certification within 12 months of hire
• Must be able to read and understand an electric single line diagram for purpose of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and troubleshooting  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use  personal computer, office 365
• Capable of frequently standing; walking; balancing, sitting; climbing (ladders, stairs, ramps, catwalks, stacks and the like as required); stooping; squatting; crouching; crawling; kneeling; reaching; grasping; pushing; pulling; lifting (min. 50lbs); feeling; talking and hearing
• Capable of performing repetitive motions as required
• Required to have eyesight corrected at 20/40 to accurately read and interpret such as but not limited to instruments, gauges, and manuals
• Must be physically capable of entering and working in a confined space (crawl spaces, small enclosed areas, etc.) as required
• Must be physically capable of performing demanding work at various heights greater than 250 feet and in adverse conditions during operations, shutdowns, and in fire/emergency activities
• Must be physically capable of wearing protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to - fall protection equipment, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses, arc-flash clothing, respiratory protection, etc.
• Able and willing to perform first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Additional Details

• This role requires daily attendance at a worksite
• Reside within 30 minutes of commute to Ontario West Operations Building with the ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Must be available to travel domestically & internationally up to 20% of the time to support operations at other Canadian region sites, training and conferences, with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess and maintain a valid Canadian driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to comply with ENGIE’s policy with respect to COVID vaccination and testing 
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies 
• The position consists of 30% work indoors and 70% work outdoors; outdoor work may expose the employee to adverse weather conditions 

Compensation

Salary Range: $37.18 – $54,40 CAD hourly

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

Actual offered salary may depend on geography, experience, industry knowledge, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan, pager pay and call-in pay.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location

At ENGIE, we prioritize your health and wellness. ENGIE’s comprehensive benefits packages includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health spending account, short-term and long-term disability. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a Registered Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  We offer generous paid time off including wellbeing days, holidays and leave programs. Our commitment extends to your family’s wellbeing, with supporting emotional and physical health across life stages. Explore your benefits package to discover how we can support you.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.