Blade Repair Services Technician II
On-siteRaymondville, Texas, United States
Raymondville, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentEnterprise
Job Summary
Climb wind towers and access turbines to perform composite repair and maintenance tasks on blades for manufacturers including GE, Siemens, Vestas, and Nordex. Lift, carry, and transport equipment to the site while assisting with up-tower blade access mechanisms and major component replacements. Adhere to safety policies, including wearing personal fall arrest systems and identifying hazards, while accurately completing QA/QC documentation and reading Engineering Work Instructions. Travel up to 100% across multiple worksites in hot or cold weather conditions, balancing on swaying surfaces and managing tight deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution
- Must pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification
- Must possess an unrestricted driver's license in good standing
- Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored Commercial Driver License (CDL), if so requested by the company
- Structured and organized, able to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and work ethic
- Understanding of wind turbine blade construction, inspection, and repair, including LPS systems
- Knowledge of fiberglass types
- Understanding of composite materials including (but not limited to) epoxy resins, polyurethane fillers and paint, core materials, and mix ratios
- Accurate completion of QA/QC documentation
- Ability to read and understand Engineering Work Instructions
- Travel up to 100 %, multiple worksites, hot/cold weather conditions, irregular hours on short notice
- Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs
- Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis
- Must be able to balance to (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbine
- Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
- Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday
- Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
- Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
- Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
- Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
- Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
- Safety- Promote safety at all times
- Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be able to climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform composite repair & maintenance tasks
- Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to the job site
- Assist in transportation, setup, and operation of the up-tower blade access mechanism
- Support a team performing platform and ground access composite repairs on multiple turbine manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Nordex, etc
- Assist in the mobilization of all repair equipment to the site
- Assist in major component replacement, which will primarily focus on blades
- Assure proper storage, maintenance, and handling of all Blade Repair Service equipment
- Perform safety and other wind farm-related tasks when assigned and fill in as a backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
- Perform all other duties assigned as may be required from time to time
- Must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
- Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
- Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
- Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
- Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
- Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
- Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
- Safety- Promote safety at all times
- Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information
Desired Qualifications
- GWO Certification preferred
- Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment and repair
- Experience across multiple manufacturers (i.e. Siemens, GE, Vestas, Nordex)
- Experience with LEP systems
- Previous Blade Access Platform and rigging experience preferred
- Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
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