Lead blade repair technician

BHI Energy; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health and Income Protection Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Vacations

Job summary

WECTEC is seeking a Composite Blade Technician to perform inspections, defect analysis, and up to Category 3–5 repairs on fiberglass and composite blades, spinners, and nacelles. You will report to the blade manager and travel 100% to project sites across the United States.

You must have wind industry experience or graduate of a Wind Tech program, valid driver’s license, and strong safety training. The role includes documentation duties and possible maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• GWO BST, ART certificate.
• High School Diploma / GED.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience OR minimum 1 year field experience AND graduate of a Wind Tech or accredited Program.
• Training will include: Tower Safety Training, LOTO, Suspended Platform Rigging/De-Rigging.
• Pass Background Check and Drug Screening.
• Valid Driver's License to operate company vehicle.
• Must be able to stand, sit, push, pull, kneel, bend and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect internal and external components, analyze defects, and perform up to Category 3–5 repairs of fiberglass and composite blades, spinners, and nacelles.
• Document findings and assemble all required paperwork for reporting.
• Provide occasional maintenance support.
• Travel 100% to various projects across the United States.
• Performs other duties to support our mission and values.

Skills

Wind industry experience

Safety training

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Rigging/De-Rigging

Education

High School Diploma / GED

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

• 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 determine the sites that you are required to report to, as this position requires travel.
• The technicians will be required to document the findings, and assemble all associated paperwork as required to be reported for further action.
• Technicians will also be responsible for providing occasional maintenance support.
• Will travel (100%) to various projects throughout the United States.
• Technicians may be assigned other duties to help proactively drive 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
• High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of 5+ 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 up 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.