Technician, Field Wind Blade Repair

TPI Composites Inc; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites Inc. seeks a Field Blade Repair Technician to assess, repair, finish, and inspect wind turbine blades at locations across the United States.

The role requires hands-on field work, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with engineering and quality teams. The ideal candidate will have blade repair experience at wind farms, relevant safety certifications, and the ability to work independently or in a team, often away from home.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with blade repair chemicals.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and following procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, and operate in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must pass a fit-for-duty test if required.
• Willingness to field-work away from home and adapt to schedule changes.
• Valid US driver’s license and driving record meeting company standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess damage and plan repairs for field blade work.
• Perform wet layup, infusion, and patching to restore blade integrity.
• Remove defects and finish repairs to blend with blade.
• Document repair details on repair sheets.
• Coordinate with engineering and quality on repair methods.

Skills

Blade repair

Safety aware

Team player

Strong communication

Field work

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.