Wind Technician, GE 1.5 SME, Melancthon (Shelburne, ON, CA)

TransAlta
Canada
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 86,000 - 108,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 7-10 yearsSkills: ["Troubleshooting","Problem-solving","Root cause analysis","Technical communication","Collaboration"]

Provide technical expertise and hands-on troubleshooting for GE 1.5 wind turbines at the Melancthon wind asset. Support safe and reliable preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve turbine availability and performance. Coach wind technicians through knowledge sharing and informal coaching, promote consistent maintenance procedures, and participate in root-cause investigations, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety, industry, and regulatory requirements.

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Wind Technician, GE 1.5 SME, Melancthon (Shelburne, ON, CA)

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Job Summary

Provide technical expertise and hands-on troubleshooting for GE 1.5 wind turbines at the Melancthon wind asset. Support safe and reliable preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve turbine availability and performance. Coach wind technicians through knowledge sharing and informal coaching, promote consistent maintenance procedures, and participate in root-cause investigations, reliability improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with safety, industry, and regulatory requirements.
Location: Canada
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key Responsibilities

  • •Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic issues on GE 1.5 wind turbines.
  • •Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance to improve turbine reliability, availability, and performance.
  • •Provide informal coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical support to wind technicians.
  • •Promote consistent application of maintenance standards, technical procedures, troubleshooting practices, and operational best practices.
  • •Support root cause investigations, reliability improvement initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across the wind asset.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 86,000 - 108,000 annually
Perks:Pension PlanPaid LeaveWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •Engineering degree, technical diploma, or trade certificate in Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
  • •7-10 years of experience in wind turbine operations and maintenance, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance practices.
  • •Expert knowledge of GE 1.5 wind turbine technology and electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, control, and safety systems.
  • •Relevant trade certifications (electrical/mechanical) or advanced wind turbine technology certifications are an asset.
  • •Valid Class G driver’s licence.
Experience:7-10 yearsWind energyRenewable energy
Skills:TroubleshootingProblem-solvingRoot cause analysisTechnical communicationCollaboration
Licenses:Class G driver's licence
Tech Stack:GE 1.5Wind turbinesElectrical systemsMechanical systemsHydraulic systemsControl systemsSafety systemsMicrosoft OfficeMaintenance management systems

Company Brief

TransAlta
Owns and operates a diversified fleet of power generation assets, including wind, hydro, gas, and thermal facilities. Supplies electricity and energy solutions to utilities, businesses, and communities across North America and Australia.
Industry: Utilities
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Calgary, Canada
Founded: 1909
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