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Maintenance Wind Turbine Technician

  • Location:
    Quebec, CA
  • Type:
    Permanent Hire
  • Industry:
    Renewable Energy

ABOUT US

Abbott is a highly respected leader in workforce staffing and project management, with over 50 years of experience serving public and private clients. With proven expertise and a broad talent network, Abbott is equipped to support even the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects worldwide.

WHY JOIN US

It’s an exciting time to be at Abbott! We’re experiencing rapid growth across the U.S. and are focused on ensuring our clients and employees feel connected to our purpose every day. At the heart of our mission is collaboration, driven by the integration of people, processes, and data. As a global firm with team members around the world, we foster meaningful partnerships that create lasting value. We’re looking for energetic, passionate, and driven professionals to join us. There’s never been a better time to be part of Abbott!
 

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

6-month contract onsite (through Labor Day 2026)
Schedule: Alternating 4–10-hour shifts with another Tech (typically 50 hours)
Mechanical supervisor experience
Need to have some leadership experience, working with Vestas Windmills
Handling acceptance from Turbine suppliers
Ability to be self-starter, work on small teams
Must be able to climb the tower of a windmill
Reporting to the site supervisor, the candidate will be responsible for the monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting of the wind turbines and windfarm balance of plant:

  • Perform regular and unscheduled shutdown maintenance of wind turbines;
  • In the event of a breakdown, promptly respond and quickly provide a solution;
  • Monitor performance of wind turbines;
  • Perform diagnosis and repairs on wind turbines;
  • Be proactive in regard to wind turbine maintenance to prevent equipment failure or degradation;
  • Perform related duties as required;
  • Perform Balance of Plant monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance – substations, roads, collector lines, warehouse, etc.

 

REQUIREMENTS: 
  • Technical degree or diploma in wind turbine maintenance or industrial maintenance or electrical engineering;
  • Good knowledge of the electrical energy environment and hydraulic engineering;
  • Good physical condition, without fear of heights and/or confined space, and precision skills;
  • Demonstrate a good sense of innovation and ability to multi-task;
  • Excellent capacity for thorough analysis;
  • Good organizational skills and autonomy;
  • Good collaboration and communication skills;
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software.
  • The candidate must be available and willing to travel occasionally and participate in regular on-call rotation for evenings, weekends and holidays.

 

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