Blade Repair Services Technician Associate

RWE Gruppe; Windfall City (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a technically skilled Blade Repair Technician to join the Blade Repair Services team. You will inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on a North American turbine fleet, working full time at on-site wind farms across the region.

The role emphasizes safety, hands-on blade repair, and collaboration with manufacturers like GE, Siemens, Vestas and Nordex, with opportunities to mobilize equipment and contribute to continuous reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored CDL if requested.
• GWO Certification preferred.
• Experience with blade damage assessment and repair.
• Experience with multiple turbine manufacturers (GE, Siemens, Vestas, Nordex).
• Ability to read and understand Engineering Work Instructions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to ONE RWE values and safety policies on site.
• Assure that operation and maintenance activities are performed safely with PPE and fall arrest.
• Climb wind towers and access 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.
• Assist in mobilization of all repair equipment to the site.
• Assist in major component replacement, focusing on blades.
• Ensure proper storage, maintenance and handling of all Blade Repair Service equipment.
• Perform safety and wind farm-related tasks as needed and back up personnel at other sites.
• Perform all other duties as required.

Skills

Blade repair

Wind turbine maintenance

Safety compliance

GWO knowledge

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Experience with multiple manufacturers

Rigging and access platforms

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

GWO Certification

CDL license (if requested)

Tools

LEP systems

Blade Access Platform

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.