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RWE · 2 weeks ago

Blade Repair Services Technician Associate

Windfall, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

RWE Clean Energy is a leading generator of electricity from renewable energy sources, aiming to be carbon-neutral by 2040. The Blade Repair Services Technician Associate will be part of a team responsible for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance of wind turbines across North America.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

Qualification

Blade damage assessmentComposite materials knowledgeWind turbine inspectionGWO CertificationLEP systemsBlade Access Platform experienceRead Engineering Work InstructionsProblem-solving abilitiesInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailWork ethic

Required

All applicants must be able to provide proof of High School Diploma or equivalent

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 the company, for mobilization of our composite component repair equipment

Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment and repair

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

Experience with LEP systems

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

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time

Preferred

GWO Certification 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, etc.)

Previous Blade Access Platform and rigging experience preferred