Renewable Energy Technician or On Site

EDF Renewables North America is seeking a Renewable Energy Technician to work on-site in Fergusons Lake, NS, Canada. The role involves assisting experienced technicians with maintenance and repair of wind turbines and photovoltaic systems. Candidates will receive training and benefits including health coverage and a 401k plan. The salary range is $22.00 to $37.00 per hour, with a target range of $24.00 to $32.00.
Position: Renewable Energy Technician 1 or Above [On Site]
Location: Fergusons Lake
Scope of Position

About Us
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EDF power solutions North America is a market-leading independent power producer and service provider with over 35 years of experience. We deliver grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize the performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s Power Flex affiliate, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids.

Benefits & Perks
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EDF power solutions offers best-in-class employee benefits, including the following:
• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. EDF power solutions USA provides low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. EDF power solutions provides a generous matching contribution.

We are also proud to offer:
• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Salary Range
: The full pay range for this role is $22.00 to $37.00 per hour. The target range for this position is $24.00 to $32.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors such as internal equity, candidate work and/leadership experience, educational credentials, and in some cases, candidate work location.

Scope of Job
: Under specific direction from the site manager and supervision of an experienced technician, this position will assist experienced technicians with conducting maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair of wind turbines and/or photovoltaic power and energy storage systems. Learns and applies EDF Core values: safety, teamwork, respect, passion, transparency, good sense, and accountability.

Required Training
: Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend mandatory five (5) week training and certification course at the start of their employment. The exact duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.
Responsibilities

Responsibilities
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• In the field:
• * Assists with maintaining company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• In support of a technician 2 or higher-level technician, services equipment based on the type of equipment and manufacturer. Assists in performing routine maintenance. Assists with new equipment installation, and the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Assists with testing electrical components and mechanical and hydraulic systems, and the collection of equipment data for testing and analysis.
• Works safely under all circumstances and seeks guidance for any work for which they are unfamiliar or do not feel competent to perform safely.
• Attends safety and technical training required for this position.
• Respectfully works in a team environment and learns and applies EDFNA Core Values.
• Administrative duties, such as documenting completed jobs, implementing supply orders. Complete daily work orders, time tracking and any other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others
: None

Working Conditions
: 100% of time is spent working in the renewable asset field. There is also marginal time spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment.

This position requires working on platforms or skids, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, and the repetitive use of legs, arms, hands, and fingers. The employee will work eight (8) hours a day, forty (40) hours a week, and overtime and night shifts as required.

The work environment…