Composite Blade Technician II

Pearce Services; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) company matching

Job summary

A leading service provider seeks Wind Turbine Traveling Technicians to conduct inspections and repairs on composite components of wind turbines. This role requires travel up to 100%, with responsibilities including evaluating and documenting composite blade damage, performing structural repairs, and completing required documentation. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with composite materials, and the physical ability to work in adverse weather conditions, climb heights, and lift heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with composite materials.
• Ability to climb vertically at least 300 feet.
• Familiarity with internal and external adhesive bonding.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, inspect, diagnose and document composite blade damage.
• Perform repairs of composite blade structures.
• Complete documentation using service reporting tools.

Skills

Experience with composite materials

Understanding of adhesive bonding

Ability to climb wind turbines

Lift equipment more than 50 pounds

Work in adverse weather conditions

Job description

Your Impact

Wind Turbine Traveling Technicians (Composite Repair) specialize in conducting inspection and corrective repair of composite Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) components, utilizing established procedures, with the highest regard for health, safety, and environmental compliance. Wind Turbine Traveling Composite Technician will be responsible for internal and external inspection and repair of blades, nacelles, and other composite components, and will carry out tasks such as sanding, cleaning, cutting and lay-up of fiberglass, carbon fiber and resin materials. As required, they may also assist in service and repair work on other wind turbine generator components, as well as related equipment and balance-of-plant. This position is 100% travel.

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate, inspect, diagnose and document internal and external composite blade damage, then photograph and assemble documentation as required.
• Perform coating and structural repairs of internal and external composite blade structures, such as wind turbine blades and nacelles.
• Modify and repair fiberglass, carbon fiber, resin and other composite materials as needed.
• Work with site leadership to execute all contractual obligations and activities set forth with the customers daily, which can include composite repairs with respect to wind turbines.
• Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records, using computer-based service reporting tools and procedures.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) as required to maintain a safe working environment.

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

• Minimum 2 year of experience working with composite materials in any industry.
• Familiar with internal and external adhesive bonding.
• Understanding of mixed ratios for all composite repair chemicals.
• Basic knowledge of repairing leading edge (LE) and trailing edge (TE) cracks.
• WDI/TWP/Work instruction.
• Work within confined space areas, such as inside a wind turbine blade.
• Read and understand electrical schematic drawings.
• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine vertically at least 300 feet.
• Maintain a weight between 120 and 280 pounds, including clothing and boots, for OSHA safety compliance.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (more than 50 pounds).
• Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!