Blade Repair Services Technician Associate

RWE Gruppe; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a hands-on Blade Repair Technician to join the Blade Repair Services team. The role involves inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance on our North American turbine fleet, with travel to wind farms as needed.

The successful candidate will climb turbine towers, perform composites repair and maintenance, and support equipment mobilization. A high school diploma is required along with safety certifications; CDL eligibility may be requested.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing to obtain/maintain RWE-sponsored CDL if requested.
• GWO Certification preferred.
• Experience in power sector is advantageous (e.g., market analysis, interconnection, M&A).
• Demonstrated blade damage assessment and repair experience.
• Experience with multiple turbine manufacturers (Siemens, GE, Vestas, Nordex).
• Able to read Engineering Work Instructions and document QA/QC.
• Physical capability to pass Global Wind Organization fitness tests.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the company’s ONE RWE values and behaviors.
• Ensure all operations and maintenance are performed safely per policies and procedures.
• Climb wind towers and access wind turbines for composites repair and maintenance.
• Lift, carry, and transport equipment to job sites.
• Assist mobilization of repair equipment to the site.
• Support repairs on blades across multiple turbine manufacturers (GE, Siemens, Vestas, Nordex).
• Assist in major component replacements focusing on blades.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of Blade Repair Service equipment.
• Perform wind-farm safety tasks and back up personnel at other sites when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety consciousness

Communication

Multitasking

Reading tech docs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location(s):

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

As a member of the Blade Repair Services (BRS) team, you will be part of a team responsible for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance of our North American fleet of turbines.

Role 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

Job Requirements and Experiences

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 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
• 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.)
• Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment and repair
• Experience across multiple manufacturers (i.e. Siemens, GE, Vestas, Nordex)
• Experience with LEP systems
• Previous Blade Access Platform and rigging experience preferred
• 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

Physical Requirements

• 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 Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

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, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.