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Position Closes: January 31, 2022

Overview

Reporting to the Solar Supervisor this position will be accountable for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of several solar assets in Alberta.

Accountabilities and Duties:

• Managing complex technical issues related to the operation of various solar facilities, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, etc.;
• Responsible for overseeing any sub trades/contractors who are working or performing activities at solar sites;
• Completing daily SCADA monitoring and taking appropriate corrective actions during upset conditions;
• Daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to the Site Supervisor on performance and operation of solar facilities;
• Completing work orders, timecards, and any other required paperwork for the specific project/assignment daily;
• Coordinating with the Site Supervisor to maintain cost control of site operations;
• Managing facilities in accordance with various environmental approval documents and permit related requirements, as well as assisting the preparation of necessary reporting and compliance documentation for governing and monitoring authorities;
• Responsible for implementing, performing duties, and operating sites in accordance with BEAM’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policies, practices, and programs;
• Identifying any hazards and recommending solutions that will limit or eliminate the hazard;
• Operating and caring for company property and equipment in an efficient and safe manner;
• Coordinating with various project team members and sub-contractors to ensure cost effective, efficient, safe, and timely completion of facility related projects;
• Coordinating with landowners, various project stakeholders and community members as required;
• Coordinating with various community events while demonstrating corporate community involvement and upholding BluEarth’s values, as required;
• Providing operational support to sites across Canada including covering Wind Technicians during absences, as required;
• Uphold all aspects of BEAM’s Health, Safety & Environmental policies, practices, and programs and work to ensure that all activities are administered with the same care and requirements such that occupational accidents, injuries, and other hazards related to BEAM’s activities are minimized and/or avoided;
• Uphold BEAM’s values and consistently enhance the image and reputation of the Company.
• Other duties as required.

Education

• Technical Diploma or Trade Certificate in Mechanical or Electrical is an asset; and
• Other equivalent combinations of directly related post-secondary education and directly related experience may be considered.

Experience

• Minimum two years of Renewable Power experience is an asset;
• Experience in an operationally intensive business;
• Strong knowledge of solar farms, including functionality, design and components is an asset; and
• Previous experience working around high, medium, and low voltage equipment is required.

Personal Characteristics & Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, operational, service as well as other procedural manuals;
• Ability to read and understand electrical and civil schematics;
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems;
• Familiarity with testing and troubleshooting equipment such as multimeters, battery testers, line locators etc.;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as One Note, Word, Excel, Power Point, One Note and Outlook;
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision; able to work with and lead a team;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; able to write routine reports and correspondences;
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and reschedule priorities as needed;
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities;

• Possess an action/solution-oriented approach to problem solving;
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, high integrity, and ability to take ownership for your actions and responsibilities;
• Strategic thinker, able to prioritize and move easily from big picture thinking to detailed execution work; and
• Able to exercise independent judgement and discretion, as well as act in a professional manner when representing the company.

Job Requirements

• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to travel within Canada and U.S.;
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Physically capable of working safely in various environmental conditions, including cold and hot weather;
• Physically capable of lifting and maneuvering 50lb Solar Modules;
• Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment, including Urine Drug Screen and / or Breath Alcohol test;
• Verification of all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada; and
• Ability to work a varying schedule including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as on-call.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume to careers@bluearth.ca with “Solar Technician” in the subject line.

Please Note:  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Location:         

Calgary, AB. Eligible for BluEarth’s Office Hybrid Work Program

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Director, Asset Management, the Asset Management Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive program for the management of critical facility assets throughout their lifecycle by enabling use, data quality and continuous improvement of our Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Key Accountabilities and Duties:

• Support the successful implementation, function, and evolution of the management system that will facilitate successful asset management and maintenance in line with corporate policies;
• Oversee the use and continual improvement of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), BluEarth’s single, managed, physical asset information register that contains all information required to manage identified assets at all BluEarth-managed facilities;
• Assist the Asset Maintenance Supervisor with asset criticality definition in CMMS following up with Preventive Maintenance job plan creation support and implementation in collaboration with field operations super users;
• Data quality control in the CMMS;
• Develop and execute training and workshops for use of modules in CMMS. Coordinating user feedback and improvements to workflows;
• Collaborate with accounting and reporting teams to work towards standard data hierarchy especially in the context of materials management (inventory and material or asset transfers);
• Collect and compile data and information within the CMMS for use in internal reporting, KPI dashboard, life cycle costing, and other projects;
• Assist with building new facilities into the CMMS as they come into operation in our growing fleet;
• Schedule and undertake audits of asset management processes and systems at all BEAM-operated facilities to inform continuous improvement; and
• Other tasks and duties as required. 

Education

• Relevant technical certificate or diploma, or combinations of directly related post-secondary education and experience.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (Maximo preferred) in an energy or utility application. Other similar CMMS experience will be considered.
• Experience with materials or supply chain management is an asset.
• Experience with change management, training documentation and training delivery.
• Technical knowledge of renewable electricity operations is an asset; including functionality and design of turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant components.
• Experience in a service focused position.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety regulations, and operations, service, and other procedural manuals. 

Personal Characteristics & Skills

• Approachable and supportive.
• Works well in collaborative environment with field operations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to prioritize and reschedule priorities as needed.
• Highly flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Aptitude for detail-oriented work while maintaining awareness of the big picture context.
• Possess an action-oriented approach with a strong work ethic and high integrity.
• Strategic thinker – able to understand and evaluate technical issues in relation to the overall business.
• Able to exercise independent judgement and discretion, as well as act in a professional manner when representing the company.
• Committed to excellence in personal and professional conduct and performance. 

Job Requirements

• Valid class 5 driver’s license;
• Ability to travel within Canada and internationally;
• Travel to site operations and satellite offices will be required occasionally to ensure collaborative training and continuous improvement; and
• Verification of all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

To Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume to careers@bluearth.ca with “Asset Management Coordinator” in the subject line.

Please Note:  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.