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Maintenance Electrician (Wind Farms)

Black & McDonald Limited122 open roles

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Your applicationOpen nowMaintenance Electrician (Wind Farms)Black & McDonald Limited · Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Black & McDonald Limited median: 3 days open

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BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

With a solid foundation, anything is possible. Building something from nothing is in your blood, and it’s in ours too. It’s why we choose to do meaningful work that transforms the world we live in. Like you, we can’t wait to get our hands on exciting, diverse projects that make a difference in our communities. We’re constantly growing and we depend on every member of our talented teams to get us even further. You can depend on steady, long-term access to high-quality projects across Canada, the U.S. and beyond. At Black & McDonald, we strive to provide our people with endless opportunities to learn, grow and leave their mark on an exciting industry.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Western Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative electrical tradesman looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The long-term positions will be based on a 40-hour work week (Monday to Friday), with the possibility of additional workdays as required, to fulfill the support of maintaining windfarm assets in Southern Alberta. As a member of the Wind Farm Maintenance crew, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the electrical equipment of the wind turbines.

We are hiring for the following locations in Southern Alberta:

  • Medicine Hat, AB
  • Lethbridge, AB
  • Drumheller, AB

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • High and low voltage switching activities
  • Live energized troubleshooting and voltage verification
  • Routine electrical maintenance activities
  • Electrical Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), isolation verification, and restoration
  • Identify and test equipment, electronic devices, and electrical equipment
  • Performing preventive maintenance on electrical components, including regular inspections, cleaning, and replacement of worn parts
  • Climbing turbines and working at heights safely using harnesses, ladders, and lifting equipment in various weather conditions.
  • Read and understand single line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and drawings
  • Maintains records of all maintenance activities in accordance with contractual requirements

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
  • Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
  • Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
  • Customer Focus (understands the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments)
  • Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
  • Teamwork and Collaboration (works cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
  • Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Prior electrical wind maintenance experience would be an asset but is not required. Black and McDonald will be providing the GWO (Global Wind Organization) Basic Safety Training course for all new hires. The course is a four-day program that consists of the following modules;

Working at Heights – 2 days

Manual Handling – 0.5 days

Fire Awareness – 0.5 days

First Aid – 1 day

The training program is mandatory for wind farm employment in North America and is a globally transferable certification. Black and McDonald will provide for future training programs that may be required by our clients and to expand the knowledge base and skill set of our Maintenance Electricians.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to prioritize work, complete multiple tasks and work under deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills with a team approach
  • Support and work with our client’s Trouble Shooting Technicians
  • Ability to comply with the company standard practice as it applies to field assignments
  • Willing and able to travel to sites (Black and McDonald provides a company service truck)
  • Valid Alberta Driver’s License, Class 5 with clean driving record
  • CSTS
  • Fall Protection and Working at Heights Tickets
  • Red Seal Journeyman Electrician
  • Ability and willingness to join Local 424 Union

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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