Wind Turbine Blade Repair Services Technician Associate

Overview:


As a Wind Turbine Blade Repair Services Technician Associate at RWE Clean Energy, you will be part of a team responsible for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance of our North American fleet of turbines. You will be working on a dynamic and motivated team, committed to creating a sustainable and secure energy future.
Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the company's values and behaviors as defined by the ONE RWE philosophy

* Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures

* Climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform composites 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 in performing platform, and ground access composite repairs on multiple turbine manufacturers

* Assist in mobilization of all repair equipment to the site

* Assist in major component replacement, primarily focusing 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

Qualifications:

* All applicants must be able to provide proof of High School Diploma or equivalent

* All applicants must possess an unrestricted driver's license in good standing

* Willing and able to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored Commercial Driver License (CDL) if so requested by the company

* GWO Certification preferred

* Experience in project development or adjacent areas within the power sector is an advantage

* 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

* 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

Benefits:


Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary