Technician, Field Wind Blade Repair

TPI Composites, Inc in; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites, Inc is seeking a Field Wind Blade Repair Technician to assess, repair, finish, and inspect wind turbine blades at wind farm locations across the United States. You will perform in-field blade repairs, wet layups, defect removal, and build-up planning while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include completing multiple repairs in the field, coordinating with engineering and quality, and documenting repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing blades at wind farms.
• Must have OSHA 10; First Aid/CPR.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able to pass fit-for-duty as required.

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 LOTO support as needed.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality on repair approach.
• Understand repair instructions from defect reports.
• Complete repair detail sheets for each repair.

Skills

Blade repair experience

Safety awareness

Independent work

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Communication skills

Education

OSHA 10

First Aid/CPR

GWO (preferred)

Job description

Technician, Field Wind Blade Repair (Maintenance)

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.