Field Wind Blade Repair Technician

TPI Composites, Inc in; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing team as a Field Wind Blade Repair Technician, where you will be responsible for assessing and repairing wind turbine blades. This role offers the chance to work in an exciting environment with year-round opportunities, competitive pay, and comprehensive training. You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure repairs meet safety standards while working independently in various weather conditions. If you are passionate about renewable energy and have the skills to excel in this field, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Training Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Benefits

Year-Round Work

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple layer blade repairs in the field.
• Provide LOTO support and work with engineering for repairs.

Skills

Blade Repair

Communication Skills

Time Management

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Self-rescue Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

GWO Certification

Tools

Blade Repair Chemicals

Job description

Field Wind Blade Repair Technician (Maintenance)

The Field Blade Repair Technician is responsible for damage assessment, repair, finishing, and inspection of wind turbine blades at wind farm locations throughout the United States.

TPI Is looking for experienced technicians to join our fast growing, world-class team.

TPI offers training opportunities, competitive pay, benefits, and year-round work.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete multiple layer blade repairs in the field.
• Plan repair build up.
• Wet layup or infusion of glass back into blade.
• Sand repairs to blend into the rest of the blade.
• Provide wind turbine generator LOTO (Lock Out & Tag Out) support as needed.
• 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.

Education/ Skills/ Experience:

• 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 required.
• 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.