Level I Wind Technician - 2025 Season - (Wind Technician Program Students)

Acuren is hiring Level I Wind Technicians for the 2025 season in Saskatoon, SK, Canada. This full-time position involves inspecting and repairing wind turbine blades, working at heights over 300 feet, and traveling across Canada. Candidates should have 1-2 years of wind industry experience, a high school diploma, and relevant certifications. The role requires physical fitness and the ability to work in various conditions, including remote locations.
Acuren and its affiliate entities are a leading provider of wind turbine rotor blade inspection, repair, and other services in North America. Combined with the use of rope access technology and inspection expertise, we provide a comprehensive inspection and repair solution for the wind industry.

Position Details:

Acuren Wind Canada Inc. is recruiting for experienced traveling Level I Wind Technicians to support projects throughout Canada for our upcoming 2025 season!

This is a full-time, permanent position that includes health and dental benefits, and eligibility for performance-based and a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities
• Inspect and ensure repairs on wind turbine blades are completed to company standards.
• Work as a member of the team with a safety-first approach and document repair and inspection findings.
• Establish techniques for proper examination of objects under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
• Work at heights of more than 300 feet via rope access or suspended platform, in confined spaces and for extended periods of time in remote locations in variable climates and environments.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of advanced rescue techniques.
• Be able to demonstrate all the skills and knowledge required of Rope Access Technicians.
• Ensure operational safety of all equipment.
• May instruct and supervise others.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by operations.

Requirements
• Minimum 1-2 years of wind industry experience.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in blade inspection and repair work.
• High School Diploma. Preference will be given to candidates with a Technical Wind Certification or experienced with a wide variety of turbine platforms and blade types.
• A valid drivers' license is required.
• Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space, and CPR certifications are an asset.
• IRATA or SPRAT Certification, GWO Certification would be an asset.
• Adaptable to travel and productively work in remote locations across Canada for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required.
• Dexterity to traverse rough/slippery terrain on heavy construction sites.
• Physical and emotional capability to ascend to considerable heights (100m/330ft) by vertical ladder, suspended platform, boom truck, lifts or utilizing rope access technology, multiple times per day, while carrying up to 15kgs/30lbs of additional weight.
• Physical capability to bend, kneel, climb, and squat with full range of motion and for prolonged periods of time.
• Comfortable with working in a confined space.
• Demonstrated effective hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Capability to lift to 25kgs/50lbs unassisted (on occasion up to 35kgs/75lbs).
• Familiarity and comfort in the operation of mechanized hand tools.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse team.
• Ability to work productively in a variety of adverse conditions.
• Physical and psychological fitness, with the ability to successfully submit to drug and alcohol testing on a random schedule.
• Ability to comply with Acuren and/or client-required pandemic policies prior to employment and continued compliance with adaptive Acuren and/ or client pandemic policies.
• Effective verbal and written communication in English is required – French is an asset.

Company Overview

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international privately held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package and a commitment to the principles of a respectful workplace, Acuren offers tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Acuren Wind Inc. is a full-service tower and blade engineering, inspection and repair company with more than 15 years of experience on various wind turbine technologies across North America.

Thank you, we appreciate your interest in a career at Acuren; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information.

Agency services are not required currently.