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GE Wind Turbine Technician IIIOnsite Wind SiteShelburne, 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 3543 per hour plus full benefits and potential relocation support.Role focusOn-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 responsibilitiesTroubleshoot 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 sites 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 sites equipment and mentor junior/developing techs in electrical safety, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.Required qualificationsAt 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 benefitsHourly rate: CAD 3543, 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 checkThis 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 youd 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 protected].