Wind Turbine Installer - Opportunity in Alberta
Job Description
The Wind Turbine Installer is a highly conscientious safety-minded worker that should have construction industry experience and access to reliable transportation. The ideal candidate is a self starter, willing to follow directions closely and work in collaboration with their crew and team. The Wind Turbine Installer rigs, lifts and assembles wind turbine components during the Installation phase of wind farm construction. The Wind Turbine Installer will be supported by their crews, the team, and highly experienced Site Management Leadership. The Wind Turbine Installer is expected to work with and adapt to various crews: Top-Out, Base Mid, MCC, Tension, and liaise with Leads and Forepeople as well as Project Engineers, Quality Assurance, and other relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities and Duties
Install wind turbine components which includes these tasks:
- Follow turbine and turbine component installation procedures
- Respect, maintain, and promote a strong sense of safety, and comply with all Company and Client safety policies and procedures
- Clean components on the ground and in/around the work area(s)
- Complete mechanical preparation of the components on the ground.
- Ensure that visual inspection for damage is completed
- Ensure safe lifting operations prior to lifting
- Rig the components with turbine specific rigging devices
- Climb Wind turbines daily, up to 400ft
- Establish strong, consistent communication with crane operators
- Use Taglines to maintain control of the loads
- Bolt and torque the components sections using hydraulics or pneumatics as per the installation instructions
- Operate equipment such as telehandlers, skid steers and manlifts
- General worksites clean up and maintenance of organizational standards
Requirements & Prerequisites
Safety and Security:
- Observe safety and security procedures
- Respect and maintain a strong sense of safety culture
- Report potentially unsafe conditions
- Use equipment and materials properly and in a safe manner
- Identify risks and gaps in execution of safety procedures
Attendance/Punctuality:
- Consistently at work and on time
- Arrive at meetings and appointments on time
- Make proper use of work hours
Dependability:
- Follow instructions
- Respond to management direction
- Take responsibility and accountability for own actions
- Commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma/GED preferred
- Ability to work long hours (10-14hrs)
- Ability to relocate to work areas in sometimes remote and rural areas
- Certifications in relevant areas would be an asset (GWO, Working at Heights, Fall Protection, Tower Rescue, Confined Space, etc.)
- One year of construction industry experience would be considered an asset
- Valid driver license and ability to provide a clean drivers’ abstract if requested
- Good physical condition, good reflexes, functional senses, and physical strength
- Comfort in working in confined spaces and at heights up to 400ft
- Comfort working in high-stress environment with
- Comfort working outside in sometimes extreme weather fluctuations
- Ability to work in teams and communicate both verbally and written
- Ability to identify problems and provide solutions, or seek guidance
- A keen eye to details and good decision-making skills
- Manage to handle emergency situations, work under pressure and stress
- Good hand-eye coordination is required
- Ability to work in confined and enclosed spaces
Responsibilities, duties and requirements can vary according to the project needs.
How To Apply
Attend our in-person career fair, Monday, June 6th at the Hamilton YMCA (23 Main St E, Hamilton, ON) from 10 AM to 4 PM. Can’t make the career fair? No problem! Send us your resume at jobs@boreaconstruction.com!
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