Crew Lead - Field Wind Blade Repair Technician

TPI Composites, Inc in; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Crew Lead for Field Wind Blade Repair. This role involves leading a team of technicians, ensuring safety and quality in repairs, and managing project efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong commitment to safety practices and the ability to effectively communicate and motivate their team. This hands-on position requires a valid US driver's license and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company where your leadership can make a significant impact on renewable energy projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety practices in wind turbine blade repair.
• Ability to ensure compliance with work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead technician crew focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Coordinate logistics and ensure project schedules are met.

Skills

Safety Best Practices

Composite Repairs

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Technician Level 3 Certification

Tools

Time Keeping Applications

Communication Apps

Job description

Crew Lead - Field Wind Blade Repair Technician (Maintenance)

Position Summary: Exempt Status: No

In addition to regular Field Service Technician tasks, leads teams of 3-5 Field Service Technicians on small projects or partial scopes of larger projects. Takes ownership of key safety, quality, and efficiency results for their assigned scope and crew. Facilitates communication and logistics for all issues related to their assigned scope and crew.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety
• Ensure the technician crew is operating with safety as top priority
• Ensure JSAs are completed and documented
• Ensure all required safety equipment is on site and has documented, up-to-date inspections
• Understand and follow incident response procedures
• Escalate safety-related concerns proactively to prevent incidents
Quality
• Ensure repairs are done properly without the need for rework
• Obtain work instructions and share them with the technician crew – seek clarifications as needed before proceeding with work or whenever unexpected conditions occur
• Ensure all engineering hold points are observed and documented
• Ensure all required photographs and data are recorded and transmitted to Field Service Supervisor and Field Service Engineering
Efficiency
• Lead and motivate technician crew to follow project schedules for on-time completion
• Provide assigned Site Lead or Field Service Supervisor 3+ updates per day including site conditions, working hours, progress, issues, incidents, technical data, photos, etc.
• Coordinate with customer's site supervisor for access and operations
• Coordinate arrival time, break times, departure time, weather days, etc. with the crew
• Ensure crew is punching in and out of time keeping app at beginning and end of shift, using correct project number
• Monitor material and supply inventories - forecast needs, communicate to Site Lead or Field Service Supervisor to procure at least weekly
• Mobilization tech-check – make sure assigned crew have working phones and can access all necessary systems (time keeping, e-mail, safety app, etc.)
Rely on expertise of tech crew to fulfill duties as needed (ex. another blade tech has more knowledge of a particular repair process and better ability to forecast material needs – work with them to forecast and request additional materials)
• Delegate duties as appropriate (ex. ask a tech to complete an inspection for their truck or safety gear)
• Defer to site lead as appropriate when one is present (ex. let Site Lead act as single point of contact for the customer)
• This is a working crew lead role – hands-on technician work is expected in addition to the leadership responsibilities.

Education/ Skills/ Experience:
• Knowledge of and commitment to safety best practices in wind turbine blade access and composite repair work
• Knowledge of the means and methods of composite repairs and the ability to ensure individuals under supervision are following best practices and full compliance with work instructions
• Ability to utilize resources efficiently – keeping people productive, minimizing wasted materials, equipment, and other costs
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills
• Technicians level 3 and above may be considered for this role
• Must have a valid US driver's license and driving record meeting company standards.

Skill Requirements:

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers and TPI employees.

Computer Skills
Ability to use a phone or tablet and a variety of applications including time keeping, email, photos, chat, and word processing.