Wind Turbine Technician

GE Wind Turbine Technician III

Onsite Wind Site

Shelburne, ON

This Wind Tech III role is a senior, hands-on wind turbine technician position at a GE wind site in Shelburne, Ontario, focused on advanced troubleshooting, performance optimization, and informal site leadership/mentorship, paying roughly CAD 35–43 per hour plus full benefits and potential relocation support.

Role focus

• On-site technical SME: Acts as the senior technical specialist on a GE-platform wind farm, dealing with complex turbine issues and supporting overall fleet reliability and availability.
• Field-based, fully onsite in Shelburne, ON, with some travel (about 10%) to assist neighboring wind sites.

Key responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis on offline turbines, then execute or direct repairs to safely return them to service.
• Analyze turbine performance data to identify issues and plan corrective work, ideally during scheduled maintenance windows rather than reactive stops.
• Ensure all hardware, software, and wiring changes follow customer and engineering-approved configurations and standards.
• Perform / oversee quality checks on work done by other technicians and contractors to ensure high workmanship standards.
• Identify, propose, and help implement retrofits or upgrades that improve production and availability across the site.
• Support annual maintenance planning with site leads and Field Manager, including scheduling and resource prioritization.
• Use the site’s CMMS to create/close work orders, track inspections, and manage parts usage and inventory.
• Assist with operational and technical reporting when needed and communicate clearly with site leadership and the customer.
• Maintain and model a strong safety culture, including Lock Out Tag Out procedures and “stop work” authority when conditions are unsafe.
• Continuously build technical knowledge on the site’s equipment and mentor junior/developing techs in electrical safety, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.

Required qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on energy generation and site operations experience, with some leadership exposure.
• Direct GE wind turbine platform experience (this is mandatory, not just generic wind).
• Demonstrated experience doing root cause analysis on equipment failures, not only fixing symptoms.
• Willingness to travel about 10% of the time to help other wind sites in the region.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to interface with customers and coordinate work with site leadership.
• Comfortable using and interpreting test equipment and OEM/manufacturer documentation to guide diagnostics and maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead small projects, assign tasks, and prioritize work safely and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving mindset; able to coach and mentor other techs.

Compensation and benefits

• Hourly rate: CAD 35–43, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full benefits package (details not listed but typically medical, dental, etc.).
• Relocation assistance available if the candidate is moving to the Shelburne, ON area.

Fit check

This role is ideal if you:

• Already have GE wind platform experience and want to step into (or continue in) a senior technician/technical lead track.
• Enjoy being the go-to expert for complex troubleshooting, data-driven performance analysis, and mentoring junior techs.
• Are comfortable being in the field most of the time, climbing turbines, and owning safety standards day-to-day.

If you’d like to move forward, the next step is to email your resume and brief summary of relevant GE wind experience to Pete Barbour at ***email_hidden***.