Composite Blade Technician

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 143,270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Westinghouse WECTEC seeks a Composite Blade Technician to perform internal/external inspections and repairs of wind turbine blades, spinners, and nacelles across sites in the United States. You will report to the blade manager and travel extensively, with responsibilities including documentation and occasional maintenance support.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, 2+ years experience or 1 year field experience plus Wind Tech/accredited program, plus Tower Safety training, LOTO, and suspended

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience OR minimum 1 year field experience and wind tech/accredited program.
• GWO BST and ART certificates are required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel 100%.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, defect analysis, and up to Category 3-5 repairs of fiberglass and composite blades, spinners, and nacelles.
• Document findings and assemble all related paperwork for action.
• Provide occasional maintenance support.
• Travel 100% to multiple projects across the United States.

Skills

GWO BST & ART certificates

Valid Driver's License

Physical fitness (lift 50 lbs)

Education

High School Diploma / GED

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Wind Tech or accredited Program

Job description

Are you interested in being part of a creative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. We want to attract the most qualified talents. Additionally, we recognize and encourage the value of diversity in the global workplace.

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and new ideas to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

• The Composite Blade Technician will be responsible for internal and external inspections, defect analysis, and up to Category 3- 5 repair of fiberglass and composite blades, spinners, and nacelles from all brands and categories. As a blade technician, you would report to the blade manager. Our client needs to determine the sites that you are required to report to, as they will ask you to travel.
• The technicians will require documenting the findings, and they will assemble all associated paperwork as they report for further action.
• Technicians will also provide occasional maintenance support.
• Will travel (100%) to multiple projects throughout the United States.
• Technicians may assign themselves other responsibilities to help proactively promote our vision and align with our organization's mission and values.

As a successful candidate, you will bring the following to the team:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• GWO BST, ART certificate
• 100% travel required
• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience OR minimum 1 year field experience AND graduate of a Wind Tech or accredited Program.
• Training will include and must have completed:
  • Tower Safety Training (e.g., High-angle rescue or wind tower rescue)
  • LOTO Training
  • Suspended Platform Rigging/De-Rigging
• Pass Background Check and Drug Screening
• Valid Driver's License (required to operate company vehicle)
• Must be able to stand, sit, push, pull, kneel, bend and lift 50 lbs.

WECTEC competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. We estimate the base salary range for this position, which depends on experience, qualifications, and skills, to be $23/hour to $50/hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

WECTEC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

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