Field Services Blade Technician

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Job Description

Wind Turbine Blade Repair Technician - Traveling

Position Overview

As a wind turbine blade repair technician, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of wind turbine blades.  Blade repair technicians utilize both rope access and suspended platforms to complete repair and maintenance work scopes.  Blade work from rope access and platforms means many days spent in an open-air work environment.  When unable to complete in-air blade work due to unfavorable weather conditions, time is spent on various tasks such as reports, inspections and training.  Wind turbine blade repair technicians may also perform other wind turbine repairs that require rope access and non-rope access wind turbine work. 

Responsibilities

• Climb wind turbine towers daily, wearing all required safety equipment, and utilize rope access techniques to inspect, maintain, and repair wind turbine blades.
• Understand electrical and mechanical functions of a wind turbine generator and associated equipment to safely perform lock-out-tag-out (LOTO) duties. 
• Utilize power tools to perform delicate grinding work on composite structures.
• Employ safe work practices to use chemicals and glass fibers to complete composite structure repair.
• Perform inspections and repairs on wind turbine blades and associated equipment. 
• Complete required reporting on repair work, inspections, etc.
• Learn and use software systems to manage work reporting and other company business.
• Maintain company tooling and equipment.
• Work a 40+ hour work week and be subject to scheduled and unscheduled overtime.  Work schedules may vary during the peak work periods.
• Driving safely to work sites with trailer in tow
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time. 
• Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather, climb ladders without assistance, and work suspended from two rope systems and/or platforms at heights greater than 80 meters (250 feet).  
• Ability to move and manipulate up to 45 kg (100 pounds).  
• Weight must not exceed 120 kg (265 lbs.), excluding equipment/gear worn when performing job-related tasks.  
• Ability to rappel from a wind turbine. 
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Requirements

• SPRAT, IRATA, or equivalent rope access certification 
• One (1) year technical experience (mechanical, electrical, composite repair, etc.) and/or technical education.