Lead Commissioner, Canada (m/f/d)

Nordex SE • Full-time • 2w ago

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Lead Commissioner directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the Lead Commissioner you will be responsible for managing on-site operations, assets, and personnel to commission wind farms. You will also plan and coordinate daily work activities for Nordex North America Windpower Commissioning Technicians, subcontractors, and other departments on site while assuring the quality working condition of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) to reach substantial Completion at each wind farm.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Schedules of daily work activities for Nordex and subcontractor Commissioners and track progress.

Provides field support when issues arise, provides technical knowledge about procedures and troubleshooting.

Audits the work being done at the Turbines to ensure the customer receives a quality product.

Ensure all spare parts are accounted for and NC’s are written as necessary, cycle counts are accurate and order parts if needed.

Tracks monthly inventories of Technician tooling, PPE, and Vehicle inspections.

Assists Site and Quality Assurance management as needed.

Prepares reports and progress trackers for commissioning activities to various departments.

Ensures all Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines are met and enforced, training and certifications are up to date.

Provides Service with Post-Sales support with the installation of IRT’s, LBA’s, troubleshooting, and component replacement if necessary.

De-Mobilizes Conexs and personnel at the completion of the project.

Ensure vehicles are clean and in good repair before returning to the lease company.

Inventories all tooling and assets once shipped back to West Branch, schedule tool calibration, and recertification of all PPE before mobilizing to the next project.

Debrief management of all lessons learned and improvement actions necessary to make future projects more successful

WHAT YOU HAVE

Associate’s in electrical engineering or technical degree in wind energy preferred; equivalent related work experience and training in the wind industry acceptable (5+ years).

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Wind Turbine Commissioning experience

Knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fiber optics, their function, and repair wind turbines Nordex and Acciona technologies

Competent in switching various types of switchgear.

Strong leadership, communication, organizing, and troubleshooting skills.

Ability to prioritize work, multi-task efficiently, meet deadline obligations, prepare reports, and outline what is best practice.

Commit to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.

Have a strong code of ethics and integrity.

Work in a diverse and fast-paced environment.

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required

Demonstrated ability to supervise several activities at once, organize/prioritize work, meet deadlines, and prepare reports

Ability to spend 100% of the time at the wind farms during the commissioning process.

Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required and ability to obtain a passport to enter the US.

Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to travel in North America for work and training purposes.

Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.

Ability to move and manipulate up to 23kg (50 pounds), climb vertical ladders, and work at heights above 100+ meters (300+ feet). Ability to meet specific weight limits of 120 kg (265lbs) max in order to utilize climbing equipment.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.

Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.

Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.

Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.

Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.

Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

The pay for this role is non-exempt at $51.00 - $61.00 CAD hourly with up to a 5% bonus.  Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

Basic Life and AD&D
Dependent Life
Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
Optional AD&D
Weekly Indemnity
Long Term Disability
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute

Equal Opportunity:

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI:

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE