Wind Blade Repair Technician III/IV

6 days ago

Houston, Texas, United States Wind Composite Services Group Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Wind Blade Repair Technician III/IV to join our team at Wind Composite Services Group. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading a team of technicians in performing internal and external inspections and repairs of composite fiberglass/carbon wind blades with damages of severity ranging from Cat 1 through Cat 5.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a Team of Technicians: Lead a team of 2-4 technicians in performing up-tower and down-tower blade repairs.
  • Safety Role Model: Act as a safety role model, encouraging team members to adhere to all safety standards and procedures, and identifying safety risks and intervening in unsafe acts.
  • Job Site Preparation: Lead and coordinate all aspects of job site preparation, including labor and materials, daily safety toolbox and job planning meetings, inspection/rigging/de-rigging of blade access platforms.
  • Blade Access Platforms: Operate blade access suspended platforms, such as the Kaeufer 360, and 2m work cages.
  • Blade Damage Repairs: Perform skilled-level wind blade damage repairs utilizing blade access platforms and/or ground access, of varying complexity on blade internal and external surfaces, leading and trailing edges, following guidelines provided by the Technical Project Management team.
  • Additional Responsibilities: Perform other blade maintenance activities, such as leading edge protection (LEP) applications, lightning protection system (LPS) cable/receptor inspection/troubleshooting/repairs, and blade add-ons installation (such as vortex generators, trailing edge serrations, spoilers/diffusers, etc.).
  • Team Support: Lead support technicians to perform weekly inventory, weekly vehicle inspection, and safety incident reporting.
  • Reporting and Communication: Contribute to Wind Composite Services Group's safety culture, daily reporting of work progress/completion, and overall team objectives on blade maintenance and repair activities on site.
Requirements
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of wind blade repair and/or composite repair experience is required.
  • Skills: Demonstrates ability to perform all aspects of repair process, including inspecting and documenting critical-to-quality (CTQ) parameters for repairs, inspecting and documenting damage location prior to removing damage layer-by-layer, sanding surfaces and grinding fiberglass layers to remove identified damage and reach bottom-of-damage (BOD), and laminating repair layers using epoxy or polyester resins and glass/carbon fabrics.
  • Education: Proof of High School Diploma or GED is required, and an Associate Degree in a Technical Mechanical or Wind Energy discipline from an accredited college or wind technical school is desired.
  • Physical Abilities: Ability to travel 100% of the time, at least 8 weeks at a time, and willingness to work across the U.S. on holidays, weekends, and overtime as required by field projects. Meet specific weight requirements of Wind Composite Services Group and industry standards of 260 lbs. max. Physical ability to climb a wind tower multiple times per day, walk on top of nacelles/across the hub, and work at heights in all weather conditions (up to 300+ feet). Physical ability to lift and handle repetitive weights up to 75 pounds.
  • Certifications: Must obtain or possess an OSHA 10 Construction, First Aid/CPR prior to start of employment, and ability to obtain or possess a valid Driver's License and DOT certification.
Desired Characteristics
  • Passion for Safety: Passion for safety and service delivery-oriented.
  • Strong Mechanical Aptitude: Strong mechanical aptitude, preferred.
  • Tool Safety: Basic operation of powered hand tools and awareness of tool safety.
  • Experience with Blade Access Platforms: Experience performing repairs on blade access platforms.
  • Composite Materials Knowledge: Understanding of composite materials such as fiberglass/carbon fiber, resin systems, balsa/foam cores.
  • Wet Lay-up and Vacuum Bagging Techniques: Understanding of wet lay-up and vacuum bagging techniques.
  • Lightning Protection System (LPS) Repairs: Experience performing lightning protection system (LPS) repairs and inspections/troubleshooting using digital multimeters, for example Cropicos/Meggers.
  • Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, and understand English, and ability to read and understand complex technical drawings and procedures.
  • Initiative and Teamwork: Ability and willingness to take initiative and work without direct supervision, and effectively communicate and work well within teams.
Benefits
  • Advanced Training: Basic Safety Training, Tower Safety and Rescue Training, and Basic Composites Repair and Engineering Training provided.
  • Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus programs.
  • Per Diem and Travel Incentives: Per diem and travel incentives.
  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) retirement plans.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans.

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