Blade Repair Services Technician ll

RWE Gruppe; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated full-time member for its Blade Repair Services team. This exciting role involves inspecting and repairing wind turbines, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company is at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2040. As part of a dynamic team, you will face diverse challenges and contribute to a sustainable energy future. If you are motivated, skilled, and ready to make a difference in the renewable energy landscape, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in operations or maintenance in power generation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• GWO Certification preferred for wind turbine operations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair turbines, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Climb wind towers to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in mobilization and operation of repair equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Climbing and balancing skills

Knowledge of safety policies

Ability to multi-task

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Hand and power tools

Job description

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

As a full-time member of the Blade Repair Services team, you will be responsible for inspecting, repairing, and preventing preventative maintenance of our North American fleet of turbines. This is NOT a contractor position. You will be a permanent employee and will work year-round.

RWE Clean Energy represents change, innovation, and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

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 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

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• 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
• GWO Certification preferred
• 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

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

Physical Requirements:

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

Benefits offered: 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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

We are looking forward to your online application.