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RWE · 1 week ago

Blade Repair Services Technician ll

Raymondville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy is one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040. The Blade Repair Services Technician ll role involves performing maintenance and repair tasks on wind turbine blades, ensuring safety and compliance with company policies while working at various sites.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 composite repair & maintenance tasks

Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to the job site

Assist in transportation, setup, and operation of the up-tower blade access mechanism

Support a team performing platform and ground access composite repairs on multiple turbine manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Nordex, etc

Assist in the 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 repair experienceGWO CertificationComposite materialsLEP systemsFiberglass typesRead Engineering Work InstructionsMulti-taskProblem-solving abilitiesInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailWork ethicCommunication skillsTeamworkMotivated self-starterWork independently

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

A minimum of 4 years of experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution

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

Must possess an unrestricted driver's license in good standing

Must be 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

Travel up to 100 %, multiple worksites, hot/cold weather conditions, irregular hours on short notice

Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs

Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis. During this task, employees must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards

Must be able to balance to (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbine

Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs

Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)

Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday

Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools

Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures

Ability to work within tight deadlines

Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team

Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection

Ability to understand and communicate root causes required

Good communication skills and must value being part of a team

Safety- Promote safety at all times

Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information

Preferred

GWO Certification preferred

Previous Blade Access Platform and rigging experience preferred

Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

RWE

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RWE is a provider of renewable energies as well as generating electricity, building storage facilities, and trading energy.

Founded in 1898

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU

10001+ employees

https://www.rwe.com

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