Wind Turbine Technician I

Posting End Date:

November 02, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

The Wind Turbine Technician I will be responsible for the safe operations and maintenance of the turbines and Balance of Plant (BOP). This is an entry level of the Wind Turbine Technicians. Under the guidance of Level II, III/Lead turbine technicians, this position will perform routine scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting of the wind turbines as assigned with a goal of maximizing uptime and production.

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What You Will Do:

• Safety
• Adhere to Enbridge safety standards, procedures and safety culture.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with safe work practices, including electrical safety, at heights, control of hazardous energy, confined space, and cargo management.
• Demonstrate integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis.
• May provide recommendations to higher level technical staff and management regarding everything safety.
• Encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are practiced.
• Specific Operations and Maintenance Tasks: As a junior member of the team and under the guidance of Level III/Lead technicians, assigned accountabilities will include:
• Support the completion of scheduled / standard work such as regular maintenance
• Support troubleshooting of turbines (basic)
• Support the completion of asset integrity inspections
• Support the completion of unscheduled (minor and major) work.
• Support the electrical switching of turbines
• Utilize SCADA to support required work
• Support activities related to the Balance of Plant (substation, collector system and switchyard) and civil work, which may include:
• Assist with High Voltage electrical switching
• Assist with substation inspections
• Assist with substation maintenance activities (annual maintenance, outages, etc.)
• Work Execution
• Follow defined instructions and maintenance schedules, executing plans as directed and perform tasks according to reasonably detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Read schematics to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems with variable pitch, speed control systems, and wind turbine components
• Follow basic structured problem-solving processes to complete basic troubleshooting and diagnostic tasks (including the use of diagnostic tools - fluke meter, SCADA information, interpreting electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic drawings etc.)
• Effectively gather information regarding equipment status.
• Seeks assistance when encountering turbine issues outside of trained skill level to ensure success in execution of duties.
• Effectively contributes to a strong team environment through assisting other technicians / team members in accomplishing mutual goals, supporting, and promoting a team environment.
• Ensure scheduled wind turbine maintenance is conducted safely and achieved on time. Ensure accurate time reporting and completion of Maintenance records
• As required, support other Enbridge operated facilities and their maintenance requirements
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify risks and gaps in task execution in the operational environment of a Wind Turbine facility and apply mitigation methods with appropriate oversight.
• Participate in the development or improvement of procedures and service best practices in the field.
• Proactively look for continuous improvement opportunities to job related processes and procedures and communicates these to site management.
• Attend all On the Job Training (OJT)
• Attend all training + development programs related to the technicians' work stream (ex. Borescope training).
• Other Responsibilities
• Conduct tests and interact with people in demanding and time sensitive work environments.
• As required, assist with completion of investigations (technical or safety) and any subsequent reporting obligations.
• Interact with on a daily basis and perform data entry in the Maintenance Management System (Maximo)
• Who You Are: High School Diploma and minimal direct training and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand drawings and schematics.
• Ability to hear and use close range radios.
• Excellent computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows programs, Unwavering commitment to providing a safe, incident-free work environment, and the ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO.
• Ability to successfully participate in all training courses, including but not limited to, first aid, CPR and AED, climb and rescue training, and confined space training.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• Proven problem solving and time management skills.
• Able to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels and ability to respectfully follow supervision.
• Demonstrates integrity, strong initiative, work ethic, as well as a focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis
• Act thoughtfully and remain calm in stressful and / or hazardous situations
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to obtain a Passport.
• Ability to speak, read, comprehend, and write English.
• Working Conditions: Ability to climb stairs and ladders 80 meters in height
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and bend for prolonged periods of time. Regular walking.
• Ability to grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools, turbine parts.
• Comfort working in enclosed spaces and at heights over 80 meters.
• Strong field of vision including visual depth perception and ability to distinguish colors.
• The work environment requires working within the wind turbine Nacelle at a height of 300 ft.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions. Hot and Cold temperatures
• Able to comply with safe work limits on equipment, including 300lb climbing weight limit (including person and gear)
• Flexible work hours may be required to support the facility and be available to support Emergency Response needs of the facility
• Although / the incumbent will be assigned to in particular, the technician may be called to travel to other Enbridge facilities as needed
• Role will require being on-call (24/7) to respond to emergencies and/or maintenance needs of the site (on a pre-determined, scheduled basis)
• Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to): Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.
• Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to: Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.
• Base Salary: Base salary ranges from $24.00 - $28.00 USD for US locations based upon candidate’s experience, skills, and internal equity. (For all US based roles)
• Applicable compensation policies and guidelines apply to internal candidates.