Spark Power is seeking a Wind Turbine Technician for a traveling position based in Bakersfield, CA. The role involves extensive travel across Canada to conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on wind turbines, requiring climbing up to 130m. Candidates should possess relevant training and electrical/mechanical skills. Benefits include competitive wages, paid travel, overtime, growth opportunities, and comprehensive health coverage. Ideal candidates have experience in the wind industry and hold various safety certifications. Spark Power, a trusted partner in energy in North America, is looking for a Wind Turbine Technician to join our team. The Wind Turbine Technician will travel to support various scopes of work across Canada. The technician must be competent and qualified to work on wind turbines. Specific trainings and electrical / mechanical competencies are an asset. We are excited to provide careers in Renewables and are committed to being the best employer possible. Our product is our people! Here’s what you will do as a Wind Technician: • 100% Travel, with an approximate 35:10 onsite to offsite ratio. • Climb wind turbines (upwards of 130m) to perform diagnostic testing, installation, troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs to mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components/systems. • Complete various reports, checklists, and hazard analysis as it pertains to job scope. • Participate in company and customer HSE/training programs. • Deliver exceptional customer experience/service to our partners in the industry. • Follow all Health and Safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace • Scheduled maintenance of Wind Turbine Generators including: inspection, greasing, cleaning, torqueing and tensioning of bolted connections • Apply LOTO • Electrical Troubleshooting • Hydraulic Troubleshooting • Follow and implement work procedures for specific scopes of work to inspect, repair and maintain Wind Turbine components • Populate, track and communicate client and company documentation on a daily basis • Maintain a clean work area, equipment and tooling • Perform other daily work requirements as directed by Site Management • Maintain required training certifications for position (Fall Protection/Rescue Training,, LOTO, First Aid/CPR/AED) etc. Spark Power Employee Benefits and Perks: • Competitive hourly wages • Paid travel days • 1.5X overtime offered after 8 hours and on weekends • Fast-track growth opportunities • $200/year tool allowance • Benefits (health, vision, dental) • RRSP Matching • Company vehicles • Monthly cell phone allowance • All travel, training, workwear & PPE paid for Do you have the Spark? Here’s what we’re looking for: Technicians with valid: • GWO Working at Heights • GWO Manual Handling • GWO Fire Awareness • GWO First Aid • GWO ART, • GWO BTT • GWO SGTT • GE Tech Essentials • GE Maintenance, GE Fundamentals (any platform), GE Converter Training (any platform) • SGRE Basic Profile, SGRE Maintenance Profile (any platform), SGRE Troubleshooter Profile (any Platform) • Vestas Training (any platform) • Acciona Training (any platform) • Borescope Training • Fiberglass Repair Training Preferred Work Experience if not a Wind program graduate: • 2 Years Wind Industry Experience • Wind Construction (any platform and role) • Annual and Semi Annual Maintenance • Base Bolt Tensioning • Oil Changes • Electrical Troubleshooting • Retrofits • Blade/Fiberglass Repair • Major Component Exchange • Transformer Maintenance • Substation Maintenance Who is Spark Power? Spark Power is the leading independent provider of end-to-end electrical services and operations and maintenance services to the industrial, utility, and renewable asset markets in North America. We work to earn the right to be our customers’ Trusted Partner in Power™. Our highly skilled and dedicated people, located in the communities we serve, combined with our knowledge of the power industry, technology expertise, and commitment to safety, ensures we deliver the right solutions that keep our customers’ operations up and running today and better equipped for tomorrow. Spark Power welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
See More Details >>EDP Renewables is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. Role Overview: Responsible for the on-site operations, maintenance, repairs, and replacement of solar field equipment at EDPR NA’s operating solar-energy generation site. To include but not limited to completing Lock out Tag out (LOTO), Tail Board meetings, and job-specific documentation that is required to conduct solar turbine maintenance in the safest manner possible. Perform inspections of equipment, tools, and facility for compliance with EDPR policy and Governmental Safety and Environmental regulations. This person must be a self-motivated, self-starter that has the ability to work alone safely. Will require travel from the Mojave area to the Lucerne valley regularly. Main responsibilities: -Ensure proper operation and maintenance of solar field equipment and associated solar plant components, including inverters, tracker systems, transformers, substations, and switchgear -Proactively look for improvement opportunities to job-appropriate processes and procedures and communicate through appropriate channels or implement improvements using the appropriate control management protocol -Read schematics in order to troubleshoot complicated mechanical, and electrical, problems with investors, tracker control systems, PV panels, and components -Perform mechanical and electrical component repair and replacement of parts to correct malfunctions in accordance with all pertinent manufacturers' requirements -Effectively gather information regarding solar performance/issues -Diagnose, recommend, and implement solutions up to intermediate routine issues -Seek assistance when encountering? issues outside the trained skill level to ensure success in the resolution -Comply with all pertinent environmental health and safety programs -Act as a safety role model; encourage and recognize others completing safe acts and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced -Identify gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment -Implement effective risk mitigation and provide recommendations to higher-level technical staff and management -Promote integrity, strong initiative, and a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous basis -Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with OEM maintenance manuals -Perform data collection and prepare reports in order to meet reporting requirements -Work with and respond to EDPRs Remote Operations Control Center when necessary -Perform QA/QC inspections in accordance with applicable SOP -Ensure that reliable electronic communication is maintained between the solar field, substation, site office, and home office -Facilitate periodic equipment inspections and reporting -Document all work performed using computer-based service reporting procedures (SAP) -Adhere to effective internal controls -Supervise contractors on site to ensure compliance with all EDPR’s policies and procedures -Additional duties as required Work site Bakersfield, CA Minimum Requirements: • 1+ years of college or technical school education, or an equivalent combination of training and experience • 2 – 5 years relevant experience in solar energy or a related industry, Renewable energy experience is a plus • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software, SQL Server software, facility management, and reporting systems, and computerized diagnostic and troubleshooting tools. • Familiarity with maintenance and electronic testing equipment ?(e.g., voltage testers, amp clamps, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, infrared testers, torque equipment, alignment tools, and various hand, and power tools) and with heavy equipment required for facility maintenance, including working knowledge of crane and rigging requirements • Experience with power plant operations and maintenance, solar plant operations, (including power inverters specifically), high-voltage switching, and post-operational repair and maintenance of solar field components (preferred) • Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products.? (Preferred) • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication,?Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise. (Preferred). Travel: Minimal, as needed. Behavioral Requirements: • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license • Ability to work around low- and medium-voltage equipment • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists • Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to other operational sites within the US as needed • Ability and willingness to work overtime on holidays and weekends and to work on short notice as needed due to on-call scheduling • Ability and willingness to respond to site emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as needed Physical demands & working conditions: • Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to frequently perform physical tasks including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching approximately 75% of the time while on sites; ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment • Walking:? Ability to walk .25 to .5 miles per day, including across unpaved and rough surfaces when on sites • Speech/Reading:? Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form • Lifting: Ability to frequently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds • Climbing: ?Weight, including harness and tools, must be in accordance with the weight limit as specified by the ANSI Fall Protection Standards • Vision/Hearing: Ability to interpret and follow a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form • Tolerance to Extreme Weather Conditions: Ability to work in adverse weather conditions 25% of the time while on solar farm sites • Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary Equal opportunities for all Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster). You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.eeoc.gov). Salary hiring range: $54,480 -$68,100 Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry and are one part of many compensation, benefits, and other reward opportunities we provide. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect most of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. The range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description. However, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated to you as a candidate. The salary range above is for the posting location specified. As a company, we have a location-based strategy, which means the salary range could be lower or higher than this if the role is hired in another location. Need more reasons to apply? As a top employer we: • Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making; • Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits; • Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility; Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent: • Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute • Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index • Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília • Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle Discover our tips to enhance your performance during the recruitment process and apply until October 4, 2025, if you think you are the right fit for this opportunity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $54,480.00 - $68,100.00 per year Ability to Commute: • Bakersfield, CA 93301 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Bakersfield, CA 93301: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Position: Renewable Energy Instructor — Temp, Flexible Hours A community college district in California is seeking a Clean Energy & Renewable Energy Instructor for a temporary position aimed at delivering instruction on clean energy trends, policies, and regulations. Applicants should possess a minimum of five years of industry experience, with a preferred degree. The role demands flexibility in working hours and the ability to create effective partnerships. The salary ranges from $32.50 to $65.00 per hour, reflecting the high standard expected for facilitating this crucial educational program. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Entering the wind trade in Bakersfield, CA, often begins with specialized training and apprenticeships, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. These apprenticeships typically last about four to five years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the wind energy sector is projected to grow by 60% from 2023 to 2033, with Bakersfield seeing a significant increase in wind energy jobs. Wind energy technicians in Bakersfield earn an average of $1,354.33 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $108,000 annually. Training programs, industry associations, and platforms like Stream Marine Training help aspiring wind energy technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential and significant growth opportunities in the industry.
