Blade Repair Services Technician Associate

About the role

RWE Americas 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 the Blade Repair Services (BRS) team, you will be part of a team responsible for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance of our North American fleet of turbines.

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 the 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, 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

Requirements and Experiences

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 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 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

Physical Requirements

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

Benefits

Benefits offered: 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.