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An opportunity to join LiftWerx.
We're always looking for talented individuals to join our team.
At LiftWerx, our people are, by far, our most valuable assets.
As a fairly young company, we are always looking for opportunities to find customer-focused, talented, and ambitious professionals who can contribute to the growth, optimization, and improvement of our business. If you are interested in an opportunity to join a team of motivated professionals in the transportation and lifting industry, please contact us.
Our current vacancies and job opportunities follow below. If you feel that you have the skills, ambition, and qualifications to join our growing team, please feel free to send us your resume as well as a cover letter.
Company Description:
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, utilizing both ground-based cranes as well as up-tower cranes. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
Job Description:
Project Manager (full-time)
Location:
This position is largely based at our facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. From time to time, the successful candidate(s) may be required to travel to visit job sites across North America.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Project Manager is an office-based role that is responsible for day-to-day project activities, generally relating to project planning and execution, team management, tooling, purchasing and reporting, and project logistics to ensure that external and internal projects are executed to the highest possible standard. The successful candidate will be fully responsible to manage the day-to-day activities of one or more large corrective teams, inclusive of safety, quality, operational, and financial performance. The Project Manager is a key customer-facing role, and internally, it is also required to maintain excellent relationships with engineering staff, field personnel, shop staff, and other office staff.
This position reports to the Operations Manager.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
Class G Driver’s license or equivalent
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info.americas@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
Company Description:
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, utilizing both ground-based cranes as well as up-tower cranes. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
Job Description:
Recruiting Manager (full-time)
Location:
This position is based at our facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada; however the company will also consider candidates who work remotely. If the candidate works remotely, travel to Cambridge will be regularly required. Travel will also be required for recruiting purposes, mainly to visit colleges and career fairs across North America.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Recruiting Manager is an office-based role that is responsible for day-to-day recruiting activities, generally relating to researching, soliciting, and hiring high-quality field technicians, drivers, and operators. The Recruiting Manager will apply industry knowledge and judgement to source new candidates, perform cold calls, assess applications, interview candidates, and finalize employee contracts. The successful candidate will establish and maintain relationships with various colleges and trade organizations, and will lease internally with management, engineering staff, field personnel, and other office staff.
This position reports to the Vice-President.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info.americas@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
Company Description:
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, utilizing both ground-based cranes as well as up-tower cranes. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
Job Description:
Fleet Manager (full-time)
Location:
This position is based at our facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. From time to time, the successful candidate(s) may be required to travel to visit suppliers and job sites.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Fleet Manager is an office-based role that is responsible for day-to-day fleet management activities, generally relating to project planning, equipment maintenance, fleet adminstration, and logistics, to ensure that external and internal projects are executed to the highest possible standard. The Fleet Manager will apply industry knowledge and judgement to organize repairs, manage fleet software and fuel cards, manage vehicle titles and insurance, manage GPS tracking, and track the fleet’s utilization across North America. The successful candidate will pro-actively manage and report on operational performance of the fleet, such as life-cycle management, fuel consumption, analysis of operational and maintenance repair costs, and provide expert recommendations.
This position reports to the Operations Manager.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info.americas@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
Company Description:
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, utilizing both ground-based cranes as well as up-tower cranes. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
Job Description:
Procurement Specialist (full-time)
Location:
This position is based at our facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. From time to time, the successful candidate(s) may be required to travel to visit suppliers.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Procurement Specialist is an office-based role that is responsible for day-to-day procurement activities, generally relating to project planning, equipment maintenance, tooling, and logistics to ensure that external and internal projects are executed to the highest possible standard. The Procurement Specialist will apply procurement knowledge and judgement to qualify and rate vendors, negotiate pricing, and establish contracts across the company’s supply chain network. The successful candidate will establish and maintain relationships with various suppliers, and internally with engineering staff, field personnel, shop staff, and other office staff.
This position reports to the Operations Manager.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info.americas@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
Company Description:
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, utilizing both ground-based cranes as well as up-tower cranes. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
Job Description:
Engineering Intern (Internship)
Location:
This position is based at our facilities in The Hague, in the Netherlands. From time to time, the successful candidate(s) may be required to travel to worksites to obtain measurements, develop new design concepts, and commission new equipment.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
We are always looking for smart and talented students for an internship or graduation project. LiftWerx provides an innovative environment where personal development and joint success go hand-in-hand. We are constantly developing new solutions for the renewables sector, both onshore and offshore.
We will encourage you to share your ideas, work independently and find your own path. In the meantime, we have highly-skilled and experienced engineers to brainstorm and work together with. In short, there is ample opportunity for personal and professional growth. As an intern, you are an important part of our team, and we will do everything we can to make your internship or graduation a success.
The Engineering Intern is an office-based role that is responsible for day-to-day engineering activities, generally relating to project planning, mechanical design, tooling, and logistics to ensure that each project is executed to the highest possible standard. The Engineering Intern will apply engineering knowledge and engineering judgement to ensure designs are safe, reliable, and effective. The successful candidate will establish and maintain relationships with other engineering staff, field personnel, and other office staff.
This position reports to the Managing Director.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
– Candidate for Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Offshore, Marine, Aerospace or Civil Engineering
– Specific skills related to cranes, welded and formed steel structures, aluminum structures, machining, heavy equipment, hydraulics, electronics and controls, as it relates to engineering and operations are an asset
– Previous experience working with cranes or other complex weldments is not required, but will be a tremendous asset.
– Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
– Must be able to work both individually and in an established team setting.
– Hands-on experience working with tools, machinery, heavy equipment, or vehicles, at a professional or hobby level is an asset
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info.americas@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
Company Description:
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, utilizing both ground-based cranes as well as up-tower cranes. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
Job Description:
Design Engineer (full-time)
Location:
This position is based at our facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada. From time to time, the successful candidate(s) may be required to travel to worksites to obtain measurements, develop new design concepts, and commission new equipment.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Design Engineer is an office-based role that is responsible for day-to-day engineering activities, generally relating to project planning, mechanical design, tooling, and logistics to ensure that each project is executed to the highest possible standard. The Design Engineer will apply engineering knowledge and engineering judgement to ensure designs are safe, reliable, and effective. The successful candidate will establish and maintain relationships with other engineering staff, field personnel, shop staff, and other office staff.
This position reports to the Engineering Manager.
Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:
– Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering
– Specific skills related to cranes, welded and formed steel structures, aluminum structures, machining, heavy equipment, hydraulics, electronics and controls, as it relates to engineering and operations are an asset
– 3-7 years of relevant design experience is required. Previous experience working with cranes or other complex weldments is not absolutely required, but will be a tremendous asset.
– Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) is preferred but not absolutely required.
– Valid driver’s license (class G or equivalent) and good driving record required.
– Must be able to work both individually and in an established team setting.
– Hands-on experience working with tools, machinery, heavy equipment, or vehicles, at a professional or hobby level is an asset
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to info.americas@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs using crane-less technology. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced technicians to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines. The majority of lifting services are performed using up-tower crane technology, which avoids the high cost and disruption of utilizing large conventional cranes on the ground.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
LEAD Technician (full-time)
LOCATION:
This is a traveling position. The successful candidate(s) will travel extensively to worksites across the USA and Canada. Candidates can be based in either Canada or the continental USA, preferably close to a major airport.
POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Lead Technician is a field-based, customer-facing leadership role that provides large corrective repairs on wind turbines. This includes the complete replacement of wind turbine gearboxes, pitch bearings, main bearings, generators, yaw drives, and blades. In addition to providing corrective repairs to turbine equipment, the Lead Technician is an advanced trouble-shooter, specialized in both hydraulic and electrical systems. The Lead Technician is experienced with signalling cranes, and installs, operates, maintains, and mobilizes specialized up-tower lifting devices at customer sites. The successful candidate will establish and maintain proper business relationships with customers and peers, as well as performing necessary administrative duties accurately.
This position reports to the Operations Manager, with daily project reporting to the Major Corrective Supervisor. If the Major Corrective Supervisor is not present at site, the Lead Technician is responsible for operational activities.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
– Minimum high school diploma.
– 3-10 years of field service experience is required, performing operations, maintenance, and/or corrective repairs on Siemens, General Electric, or Vestas turbines.
– Strong communication skills.
– A minimum of 3 years’ experience in supervising teams.
– Seasoned trouble-shooter, experienced with various electrical systems and hydraulic systems in wind turbines.
– Must be proficient in the use of tools and specialized equipment.
– A Liftra CO1+ certificate is a tremendous asset, but is not required.
– Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. A commercial truck driver’s license will be an asset, although not required.
– Experienced with signalling cranes.
– Must be able to work both individually and in an established team setting.
– Willing to work different shifts as business needs dictate, including willingness to work long shifts as required.
– Ability to travel and provide service across North America; willingness to participate in an on-call rotation after training and certification.
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs, mainly using crane-less technology. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced personnel to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines. The majority of lifting services are performed using up-tower crane technology, which avoids the high cost and disruption of utilizing large conventional cranes on the ground.
We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar.
Crane Operator (full-time)
This is a traveling position. The successful candidate(s) will travel extensively to worksites across the USA and Canada. Candidates can be based in either Canada or the continental USA, preferably close to a major airport.
The Crane Operator is a field-based, customer-facing role that performs large corrective repairs on wind turbines. This includes the complete replacement of wind turbine gearboxes, main shafts, generators, and blade bearings. The Crane Operator will operate telescopic cranes, mainly during wind turbine repairs which involve lifting wind turbine blades, rotors, and generators. Driving cranes and tractor-trailers between jobs sites is required. The successful candidate will also be required to perform standard rigging operations, tag lining, and ground work. The Crane Operator will establish and maintain proper business relationships with customers and peers, as well as performing necessary administrative duties accurately.
This position reports to the Operations Manager, with daily project reporting to the Major Corrective Supervisor.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to resumes@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs using crane-less technology. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced technicians to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines. The majority of lifting services are performed using up-tower crane technology, which avoids the high cost and disruption of utilizing large conventional cranes on the ground.
LiftWerx has recently opened an operational branch in Europe, and we are pleased to offer this position which will allow you the ability to really make a difference in the wind energy industry. We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar, and we are setting the new standard for how major components are exchanged in the wind energy industry.
Driving / Rigging Specialist
This is a traveling position. The successful candidate(s) will travel extensively to worksites across the Europe and beyond, both onshore and offshore. The candidate shall be based in Europe, preferably near a major airport.
The Driving/Rigging Specialist is a field-based role that works in a team environment assisting in the performance of large corrective repairs on wind turbines. This person will be responsible for driving our highly-specialized equipment to site, setting up the work site, assisting in all rigging activities, and providing ground support for major component replacements. The successful candidate will establish and maintain positive business relationships with customers and peers, as well as diligently performing necessary administrative duties.
This position reports to the Managing Director.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to resumes@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!
LiftWerx is a specialized wind energy contractor which performs large corrective repairs using crane-less technology. LiftWerx offers both specialized equipment and experienced technicians to perform corrective repairs on a wide variety of wind turbines. The majority of lifting services are performed using up-tower crane technology, which avoids the high cost and disruption of utilizing large conventional cranes on the ground.
LiftWerx has recently opened an operational branch in Europe, and we are pleased to offer this position which will allow you the ability to really make a difference in the wind energy industry. We invite you to join LiftWerx, where we are focused on raising the bar, and we are setting the new standard for how major components are exchanged in the wind energy industry.
Large Corrective Technician (full-time)
This is a traveling position. The successful candidate(s) will travel extensively to worksites across Europe and beyond, both onshore and offshore. Candidates can be based anywhere in Europe, preferably close to a major airport.
The Large Corrective Technician is a field-based, customer-facing role that performs large corrective repairs on wind turbines. This includes the complete replacement of wind turbine gearboxes, pitch bearings, main bearings, generators, yaw drives, and blades. In addition to providing corrective repairs to turbine equipment, the Large Corrective Technician installs, operates, maintains, and mobilizes specialized up-tower lifting devices at customer sites. The successful candidate will establish and maintain proper business relationships with customers and peers, as well as performing necessary administrative duties accurately.
This position reports to the Managing Director.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to resumes@liftwerx.com and you could be the next addition to our growing team!