Wind Farm Technician - Kruger Energy

Company Mission:

Founded in 2004, Kruger Energy specializes in the development and management of green energy plants. Including hydroelectric, wind, solar, energy storage, and biomass cogeneration facilities, we operate 42 production sites with a total installed capacity of 542 MW. In a few short years, Kruger Energy has developed this extensive portfolio of plants while building a team of professionals dedicated to making our organization a model in the renewable energy sector.

Always on the lookout for growth opportunities, Kruger Energy is actively developing new projects across North America while continuing to promote the principles of sustainable development and social commitment. Our head office is located in Montreal.

Kruger Inc. is a private family-owned company whose mission is to transform renewable resources into essential, high-quality everyday products, including household and industrial paper products, cardboard and packaging products, publication papers, and specialty papers. In addition to our production sites across Canada and the United States, we are developing a portfolio of renewable energy plants and are one of the leading paper and cardboard recyclers in North America.

OVERVIEW

The Wind Farm Technician is responsible for the onsite operations, maintenance, repairs and replacement of equipment at the commissioned Wind Power projects (KEPA, KEC), with the objective of reaching maximum energy production potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain the wind farms’ electrical substation equipment, as well as the hydroelectric plant as required.

• Replace mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control components according to the manufacturer's specifications.

• Perform inspections and corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance on equipment according to world-class standards.

• Implement best maintenance practices within the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Maintain records of unplanned production shutdowns within the asset management system (PF-Drive).

• Support operations according to on-call rotation.

• Support operations in the replacement of major components with the manufacturer.

• Comply with all environmental health and safety programs related to worker and employer safety.

• Assist the supervisor in upgrading site-specific work procedures and instructions.

• Assist and participate in site visits by employees, business partners, and the general public (organizing visits, escorting visitors, ensuring visitor safety, etc.).

• Support operations via on-call rotation for both Balance of Plant and Turbine issues.

• Assist with tasks related to landowner property or related matters, as directed.

• Perform additional duties, as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Renewable Energy or Electromechanical diploma or equivalent. Electronics/Mechanical Technologist/Engineer preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to climb 80 meter steel towers on a daily basis to perform maintenance in the nacelle and hub.

• Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs and occasionally lift items weighing up to 100 lbs.

• SGRE Maintenance Technician Certification or higher.

• GWO Work at Heights Certification.

• Computer skills: Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of maintenance systems and CMMS.

• Ability to interpret and follow various instructions provided in writing, orally, or in the form of diagrams or programs.

• Strong writing skills to meet reporting requirements.

• Willingness to work according to a schedule, including overtime, some holidays, and weekends upon request and on short notice.

• Ability to work in extremely adverse weather conditions.

• Ability to work with low and medium voltages and near high voltage.

• Knowledge of maintenance and electronic testing equipment (e.g., multimeter, hydraulic torque wrench, alignment tools, and various hand and power tools).

• Valid drivers license.

• Ability to use a forklift preferred.

Every employee must implement Kruger environmental policy in their daily tasks. In particular, employees are responsible to abide by legal and corporate environmental requirements, and must adhere to all environmental procedures. Every employee is responsible to report all environmental incidents and any potential environmental hazards.

Every employee has the duty to take the necessary measures to protect their health and safety, as well as the safety of others in their work environment. Every employee should participate in the identification and elimination of hazards at work.