Technical Advisor - Travel Canada (m/f/d)

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 Technical Advisor directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. The Technical Advisor (TA) will play a crucial role in ensuring Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance, guiding and advising the customer's Balance of Plant (BOP) contractor to achieve the required quality standards during the Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation and finishing process. The TA will provide specialized technical expertise and guidance on the mechanical and electrical installations of the Nordex wind turbine and components within, ensuring adherence to all instructions and proactively preventing any deviations. The TA will interface with both the customer and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution and handover.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• HSE Compliance: Proactively ensure HSE compliance throughout the WTG installation and finishing process, reporting any deviations.
• Quality Guidance: Advise the customer's BOP contractor to meet Nordex quality standards for a smooth handover to the Commissioning, Customer, and Service Department.
• Technical Support: Leverage strong technical knowledge to provide general support on all mechanical and electrical activities of the customer's BOP contractor and Nordex's contractors.
• Reporting: Document and report any quality or time deviations noticed during the WTG/WF installation, finishing, and commissioning works using the UPVISE system.
• Mechanical Works Oversight: Ensure all mechanical works are executed according to installation instructions and tooling maintenance requirements, advising on any deviations.
• Tooling Management: Oversee the reception, use, and handover of Nordex tooling, ensuring proper use and readiness throughout the project.
• Inspection and Quality Control: Conduct various inspections and quality control checks such as Incoming goods, Quality gate and Customer Walkdown to ensure compliance with project standards and specifications.
• Documentation Support: Assist in managing necessary documentation for handover to the customer and BOP contractor.
• Customer Relationship: Build and maintain a positive relationship with the customer's BOP contractor to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Daily Reporting: Actively manage UPVISE Daily Progress Reports, providing live updates on supervised activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• High school diploma preferred OR an equivalent combination of experience, technical training, and safety certifications
• Experience in quality management and quality control processes; Wind Turbine Assembly experience preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in mechanical, electrical, or construction fields; Wind Farm mechanical construction experience preferred.
• WTG on-site assembly experience required.
• Excellent technical knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with customers and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• English & French Proficiency is required. Other languages are a plus (German & Spanish)
• This role requires occasional international travel, including but not limited to travel between Canada and the United States, as well as to other global locations where Nordex operates.
• Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship and have the ability to travel to the US for training
• >80% travel required.
• Ability to spend 100% of the time at the wind farms during the construction process.
• 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.
• Ability to meet the weight requirement 120kg (265 lbs.) or less to safely utilize climbing equipment and climbing gear.
• Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.

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 $45.00 - $50.00 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