Experienced Field Wind Blade Repair Technician - Up to $9,000 Sign-on Bonus

TPI Composites; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Level 4 Field Repair Technician, where you'll play a crucial role in the repair and maintenance of wind blades across the United States. This position offers you the opportunity to work independently while also mentoring junior technicians. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll utilize your skills in composite repair and damage assessment to ensure the integrity of wind energy structures. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and year-round work in a dynamic environment that values your expertise and contributions. If you're passionate about renewable energy and skilled in composite repair, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Training opportunities

Year-round work

Qualifications

• Experience in blade repair at wind farms is essential.
• Must hold valid safety certifications including OSHA 10 and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex wind blade repairs in the field independently.
• Support and mentor less experienced technicians in their development.

Skills

Composite blade repair

Damage assessment

Wet layup techniques

Team support and training

Safety standards adherence

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 certification

GWO certification (preferred)

Tools

Blade repair chemicals

Inspection tools

Job description

Company Overview

TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and has 50 years of experience in the design, development, prototyping and serial production of advanced lightweight composite structures. TPI has specialized in the molding of lightweight composite products for the Wind Energy industries. Globally, TPI operates over 6.0 million square feet of production manufacturing operations with facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. TPI has comprehensive design, analysis, processing, and manufacturing engineering capability.

TPI’s multi-decade wind blade manufacturing experience drives our global service capabilities. We have leveraged our global footprint and thousands of capable associates to build a growing global team of experienced technicians to provide best-in-class wind blade service capabilities.

About the Role

We are looking for seasoned, experienced composite blade field repair technicians to join our growing world-class team. TPI Level 4 Field Repair Technicians are responsible for performing complex, multi-layer composite wind damage assessment, repair, finishing, and inspection at wind farm locations throughout the United States. Level 4 technicians also support the work of lesser-experienced technicians and assist in their development. We offer training opportunities, competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and year-round work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete complex, multiple layer wind blade repairs in the field.
• Perform wet layup.
• Remove defect areas.
• Plan repair buildup.
• Wet layup or infusion of glass back into blade.
• Sand repairs to blend into the rest of the blade.
• Work with engineering and quality to establish best way to repair defects for repairs.
• Understand repair instructions and perform the proper repair based on the information of the defect in the non-conformance report.
• Complete repair detail sheets for each repair performed.
• Support Level 1-3 technicians in their work and development; escalate issues and opportunities as appropriate.

Who We’re Looking For:

Required skills

Level 4 Technicians must be able to:

• Independently scarf up to 15 layers of glass, in accordance with engineering requirements.
• Identify assess blade structural damage and collaborate with engineering to create a repair plan.
• Distinguish between blade models to understand variations in repair methods.
• Repair transversal cracks without supervision.
• Independently perform a TE bond line repair, following blade-specific measurements.
• Independently inspect, test, and repair lightning damage including blade and LPS system.
• Support other technicians in their work and development.

Other Skills and Requirements

• Experience in blade repair at wind farms.
• Self-rescue certification and First Aid/CPR.
• Current OSHA 10, down tower, and up tower certifications; GWO certification preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow repair instructions.
• Experience with blade repair chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain safe work environment and to follow applicable safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty test if required.
• Willingness to work in the field and away from home on a consistent basis.
• Must be flexible for changes of scope and schedule.
• Must have a valid US driver’s license and driving record meeting company standards.