Rope Access Tech: Blade Repairs & 100% Travel

Westinghouse Electric Company; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 50,971 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Rope Access Technician to support composite repairs on wind turbine blades. This role requires travel to various sites, ensuring safety and standards during operations.

The ideal candidate should have SPRAT or IRATA II/III certifications, be comfortable working at height, and possess strong communication skills. You will be responsible for executing repairs, mentoring less experienced technicians, and maintaining rigorous safety documentation.

Qualifications

• Active/valid SPRAT or IRATA II/III certifications.
• Willingness to work from suspended platforms to support BHI's clients.
• Understanding of basic theory behind composites.

Responsibilities

• Safely use rope access methods to access findings on blades.
• Complete category I - III composite repairs to field supervisor/blade manager standards.
• Use BHI's reporting system to document inspections and repairs.

Skills

Communication

Transparency

Responsiveness

Integrity

Understanding of chemicals

Climbing wind turbines

Use of LOTO methods

Basic theory behind composites

Education

Active/valid SPRAT or IRATA II/III certifications

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Rope Access Technician to support composite repairs on wind turbine blades. This role requires travel to various sites, ensuring safety and standards during operations.

The ideal candidate should have SPRAT or IRATA II/III certifications, be comfortable working at height, and possess strong communication skills. You will be responsible for executing repairs, mentoring less experienced technicians, and maintaining rigorous safety documentation.