Composite Blade Technician III

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate, inspect, diagnose and document internal and external composite damage, then photograph and assemble documentation as required.
• Perform coating and structural repairs of internal and external composite structures, such as wind turbine blades and nacelles.
• Modify and repair fiberglass, carbon fiber, resin and other composite materials as needed.
• Work with site leadership to execute all contractual obligations and activities set forth with the customers daily, which can include composite repairs with respect to wind turbines.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) as required to maintain a safe working environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and lamination schedules.
• Cook with the engineering support team when needed for non-standard repairs.

Core Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with composite materials in any industry.
• Proven technical and team leadership skills.
• Supervised composite blade damage assessment.
• Lightening damage tip, carbon blade tip and multi-shell tip replacement.
• Experienced with internal and external adhesive bonding.
• Competent in repairing leading edge (LE) and trailing edge (TE) cracks.
• Understanding of mix ratios for all composite repair chemicals.
• Read and understand electrical schematic drawings.

Physical/Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine vertically at least 300 feet.
• Maintain a weight between 120 and 280 pounds, including clothing and boots, for OSHA safety compliance.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (more than 50 pounds).
• Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.

What We Offer

• A family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• A company-matching 401(k) Retirement.
• Life Insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development training.

About the Role

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.