Technician, Field Wind Blade Repair

TPI Composites, Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites, Inc. is seeking a Field Blade Repair Technician to assess, repair, finish and inspect wind turbine blades at sites across the United States. The role requires hands-on field work, adherence to safety standards, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

Travel and field readiness are essential as repairs occur at wind farms nationwide; candidates must hold OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and be able to pass fit-for-duty tests as required.

Qualifications

• Wind farm blade repair experience required.
• Ability to read repair instructions and NCRs.
• Must pass fit-for-duty test if required.
• Willing to travel to field locations nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-layer blade repairs in the field.
• Conduct wet layup and infusion of glass into blades.
• Remove defects and plan repair build-up.
• Sand repairs to blend with blade surface.
• Support LOTO and collaborate with engineering and quality.
• Complete repair detail sheets for each repair performed.

Skills

Blade repair

Safety awareness

Communication

Time management

Field work

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

GWO Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete multiple layer blade repairs in the field.
• Perform wet layup.
• Remove defect areas.
• 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 nonconformance 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.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to meet all physical demands set forth in the Critical Physical Demands for the relevant position.