Blade Repair Services Technician

 

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance 

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

 

 

RWE Clean Energy 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 worldwide. 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 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 in 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

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Entry-level applicants will be provided with the required training
• Skills and competencies expected of experienced technicians include:
• 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

 

Qualifications:

• Required: Travel up to 75%, multiple worksites, hot/cold weather conditions, irregular hours on short notice
• Required: All applicants must be able to provide proof of High School Diploma or GED
• Required: 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
• Required: All applicants must possess an unrestricted driver’s license in good standing
• Required: 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

 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for a long duration of time.
• Must be able to climb wind towers daily. During this task, employees must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
• Must have the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must be able to transfer 50 pounds from a thirty-five-inch platform to the floor
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for up to 15 feet
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds from ground to brow height
• Must be able to lift and transfer up to 50 pounds to a 35 inch platform
• Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds with one hand up to 15 feet
• Must be able to crouch, kneel, or ½ kneel for up to 5 minutes at a time to perform maintenance tasks in low areas
• Must be able to perform fine motor tasks, such as screwing or unscrewing nuts and bolts, while reaching around and over objects
• Must be able to balance: work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers, and walk across small surface areas to access areas within w