Pattern Energy · 6 days ago
Blade Engineer Temp
United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$86K/yr - $108K/yr
2+ years expPattern Energy is an independent energy company focused on renewable energy projects and transmission assets across North America. The Blade Engineer is responsible for overseeing blade inspections and repairs, maintaining a comprehensive database, and ensuring all activities are coordinated effectively and safely.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Maintain a fleet-wide blade inspection and repair database
Locate and upload historic inspection and repair data not currently in the database
Ensure all relevant data is added to the database in a timely manner
Administer blade inspection requirements across Pattern’s fleet, including identification and tracking of blades requiring special inspections beyond the standard requirement
Support scheduling of internal and external blade inspections across Pattern’s operating fleet
Provide day-to-day oversight of inspections, working with site personnel, operations management, and inspection vendors to ensure efficiency and timely completion
Track and report inspection completion; provide campaign coordination to ensure vendors complete inspections on time and on budget
Perform periodic audits of inspection reports to ensure inspections are high quality and damages are reliably identified
Escalate complex damages to Pattern blade engineering subject matter experts
Maintain and manage database of all blade damages within Pattern’s operating fleet
With blade engineering subject matter experts, prioritize damages for repair based on severity and risk
With Operations personnel, coordinate and track blade repair schedules
Provide day-to-day coordination of repairs, working with site personnel, operations management, and repair vendors to ensure efficiency and timely completion
Provide regular reporting of fleetwide blade repair status
Ensure repair reports are received for each repair performed
Perform audits of repair reports to ensure high quality repairs and documentation
Track and report repair hours and costs for repairs
Escalate complex repairs to Pattern blade engineering subject matter experts
Support initiatives for innovative technology on blade inspections, monitoring for damages, repair techniques, and reliability & performance improvements
Proactively communicate when new blade issues appear to have become a systemic problem with the operating fleet
Work cooperatively with other discipline engineering leaders in the group to ensure a comprehensive approach to wind turbine operations and maintenance
Support Identification, vetting, and onboarding of new inspection and repair vendors as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, civil, or chemical Engineering
2 - 5 years of experience managing wind turbine blade inspections and repairs
Ability to plan, prioritize, and support multiple field projects for safe, on-time, on-budget completion
A level of subject matter expertise in blade-related issues corresponding to 2-5 years of experience
Must be able to climb modern wind turbines without a lift or climb assist and spend an extended amount of time climbing and crawling in wind turbine blades
Strong technical capabilities and a creative, curious, self-driven work ethic
Desire to work in the field in challenging environments to collect data for RCA or system studies
Ability to travel as needed (Up to 35% travel)
Understanding of composite materials, blade repair techniques, and inspection methodologies
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement in field operations
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and data tracking/reporting systems
Able to occasionally perform physical requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and climbing at project locations to inspect equipment or collect information
Able to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents relating to wind turbine blades
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Family care benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid time off and bonding leave
Paid holidays
401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Employee referral bonuses
Company
Pattern Energy
Pattern Energy is one of the world’s largest privately-owned developers and operators of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.21BKey Investors
APG Asset Management
2024-12-16Post Ipo Secondary
2023-12-27Post Ipo Debt· $11B
2019-11-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Rhodes
Chief Financial Officer
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