Wind Composite Technician– Level 3 Travel

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs intermediate and advanced level wind turbine blade inspection, repair and maintenance tasks as assigned. This includes safe operation and use of tools (including but not limited to specialized calibration, hydraulic, power tools, electrical testing tools) and basic turbine
• Create detailed task plans and contribute to work procedures related to composite inspection and repair
• Acts as a safety role model, encourages and recognizes others completing safe acts and intervenes when unsafe acts are being Adheres to all safety standards and procedures. Identifies gaps in safety standards as well as safety risks in the environment, implements effective risk mitigation and provides recommendations to higher level technical staff and senior management
• Demonstrates and promotes integrity, strong initiative, as well as a no-compromise focus on safety and quality of work on a continuous Also may assist with or perform basic quality audits of less experienced staff
• Effectively promotes strong team environment through assisting teammates in accomplishing goals as well as mentoring lower level technical staff. Visibly supports and promotes team spirit and cooperation, and supports change initiatives and proactively looks for improvement opportunities to job appropriate processes and procedures and communicates through appropriate channels or implements improvements using the appropriate control management protocol
• Interfaces with customer and may respond to customer inquiries, including collaboration and planning for activities and services
• Acts as service supervisor for May be supervising multiple service teams at one location.
• Assimilate new information quickly, communicate efficiently and professionally
• Perform rescue operations, technical reports and administrative tasks with precision and efficiency

Qualifications:

• Demonstrate a passion for working safely and supporting the goals of the company and its
• Ability to travel 100% of assignments and requires working overtime, including working a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet customer needs
• Ability and willingness to climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, ability to lift push, pull, carry items up to 50 lbs in weight, and the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, and ben for prolonged periods of
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record history (e.g. No suspensions or restrictions, No DWI, DWAI, OWI, OUI)
• High School diploma or equivalent and post high school education (i.e. wind school, trade school, college) specializing in composite applications (i.e. manufacturing, repair) or minimum three (3) years wind industry experience in composite applications
• Ability to demonstrate supervisory level working knowledge of industrial safety practices / protocols (e.g. Confined Space, energy isolation) – related to wind composite activities
• Ability to complete detailed component inspections and report on findings
• Demonstrate use and understanding of intermediate level power tools and electrical testing methods (i.e. power tools, grinder, vacuum system, fluke meter)
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of intermediate and advanced wind composite service applications, including matrix - epoxies and adhesives, reinforcement and core materials, inspection methods, manufacturing processes including part building, “layup” schedules and material lists, lighting systems and intermediate-advanced repairs (i.e. LE,TE, Shell, Tip, LPS)
• Strong attention to detail and execution excellence, strong interpersonal and customer relation skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with employees at all professional levels.
• Basic computer operation skills, familiarity with internet based program navigation, and ability to generate and interpret computer data
• Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram or schedule form.
• Pass background check and drug
• Ability to obtain a
• Weight restriction of 260 pounds as an essential function of the The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within the maximum allowed weight loading.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• This is a Safety Sensitive position