Blade Repair Services Technician Trainee

 

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance 

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

 

 

RWE represents change, innovation, and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future. As a member of Blade Repair Services, you will be part of a team responsible for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance of our North American fleet.

 

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. This includes wearing essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job
• 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 the operation of the up-tower blade access mechanism
• Support a team in performing platform, and ground access composite repairs on multiple turbine manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Nordex, etc.
• Assist in 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

 

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED, associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred

• Experience in project development or adjacent areas within the power sector is an advantage (e.g. market analysis, transmission & interconnection, PPA marketing, electrical engineering, environmental analysis, M&A…).

• Structured and organized, able to manage multiple projects at the same time.

• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and work ethic.

• All applicants must pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification. In addition, at the discretion of the business, future successful completion of physical fitness tests will be required.

• 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 RWE for mobilization of our composite component repair equipment.

• Preferred: GWO Certification.

• Understanding of wind turbine blade construction, inspection, and repair, including LPS systems

• Knowledge of fiberglass types

• Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment and repair.

• Experience across multiple manufacturers (i.e. Siemens, GE, Vestas, Nordex) 

• Previous Blade Access Platform and rigging experience preferred.

• Experience of LEP

• 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

• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.

• Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis.  During this task, employee must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards.

• 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 turbines.                            

• 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 work day

• 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, whil