Composite Repair Technician [Remote]

Scope of Job

Maintains assets, including but not limited to internal and external inspections, repair of fiberglass and composite blades, spinners, and nacelles from Category 1 through Category 5.

Expected to travel for extended periods of time working on EDF power solutions projects as needed. When not traveling, will be based at the assigned home site and will be directed by the Site Manager for that site.

Represent our organization and our core values at all times while traveling on behalf of EDF power solutions.

Required Training

Each Renewable Energy Technician will attend mandatory four (4) week training and certification course at the start of their employment.

The exact duration will be determined based on experience and qualifications. The training is in Albert Lea, MN, and travel, accommodation, and expenses will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and photograph internal and external blade damage using blade card, document findings, and assemble all associated paperwork as required to be posted for further action by Engineering Dept.
• Perform composite repairs on internal and external blade surfaces, leading and trailing edge repair while following guidelines provided in Work Instructions.
• Provide wind turbine generator LOTO (Lock Out & Tag Out) support as required.
• Perform “status” checks including clearing “error” codes on turbines and repairing the problems.
• Utilize blade access platforms, boom trucks, and rope access at heights of 300ft or more.
• May assist with or perform basic quality audits of less experienced staff and 3rd party customer work.
• Communicate site status to the back-office Management & Local Customer Site Personnel as well.

Qualifications

• Completed EDFps Composite Key Fundamentals Training.
• Has acquired 8 or more hours of on the job training by a Senior or Advanced Composite Repair Technician.
• Documented all knowledge and skills gained from EDFps internal and external blade training on form OM-13-5 101.
• Inspection and reporting of uncomplicated surface damage.
• Perform small cosmetic repairs that do not affect the blades profile and structure for a minimum 1 blade repair season under the supervision of a Senior or Advanced Composite Repair Technician such as: Surface repairs in the paint and gel-coat layer less than 3ft2. Leading edge repairs that do not affect the blades profile up to 40 inches in length.
• Aid in the LPS function test.

Education/Experience

• 2 year related experience or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: Stand, climb, use hands to fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to talk or hear.
• The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work at heights, including climbing up and descending towers, working from a suspended platform or manlift, entering nacelles and hubs at extreme heights.
• Able to work in a mechanical environment.
• This may have been achieved through formal training, previous work experience as an auto mechanic or the ability to demonstrate that an individual is mechanically inclined.
• Able to operate company vehicles (field trucks) both on site as well as on public roads and highways.
• Must have a current driver’s license with a good DMV printout.
• Demonstrate good work habits, including but not limited to attendance, and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment.

Salary Range

The full pay range for this role is $ 22.69 - $37.79 per hour, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $25.00 to $32.00 per hour. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.