NDT Inspection Services Technician Associate

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance; Power Plants; Quality Management
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

RWE Clean Energy represents change, innovation, and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future. As a member of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Inspection team, you will be part of a team responsible for inspecting, reporting, and performing preventative maintenance on blades in our North American fleet of turbines.

Role Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Company’s values and behaviors as aspired by RWECE and Operations Vision.
• Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site. This includes wearing essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job. 
• Pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification. 
• Climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform non-destructive testing and inspections. 
• Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to job site.
• Support a team in performing Non-Destructive Test & Inspections on multiple turbine manufactures, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, and/or Mitsubishi.
• Ensure that all inspection and scan activities are accurately recorded and documented to identify the failure history, mean time between failures and root causes.
• Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary.
• Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and handling of all NDT equipment
• Perform all other duties assigned as may be required from time to time

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• A minimum of 2 years of overall experience in operations and/or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems. With one (1) of those years being in wind energy.
• Required: All applicants must be able to provide proof of a High School Diploma or GED 
• Required: All applicants must pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification; in addition, at the discretion of the business, future successful completion of physical fitness tests will be required 
• Required: All applicants must possess an unrestricted driver’s license in good standing 
• Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred
• A 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited school, other than correspondence or online, in a technical hard science (engineering, physics, power, or closely similar) may substitute for 2 years of experience. A current journeyman or master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience. An A&P degree or analogous military training, along with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on work experience, may substitute for 2 years of experience. A wind technician certificate program can substitute for 1 year of experience
• Preferred: GWO Certification 
• Preferred: Training related to composite materials inspection and repair 
• Preferred: Training related to non-destructive testing & inspections 
• Preferred: Willing and able to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored NDT UT Level I & Level II if so requested by the company, for inspecting and scanning of our composite component equipment 
• Preferred: Posses or willing to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 107a Pilot License if requested by the company, for inspecting our wind turbine generator blades 
• Preferred: Certified ASNT NDT Level I UT certification
• Preferred: Certified ASNT NDT Level II UT certification
• Preferred: Training and coursework related to composite materials inspection and repair will be a plus
• Preferred: Training and coursework related to non-destructive testing & inspections will be a plus
• Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment required
• Experience across multiple manufacturers (i.e., GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, Mitsubishi) and repair types strongly preferred.
• Experience with LPS systems 
• Experience in NDT UT techniques 
• Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
• Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Possess core competencies required to access, assess, and inspect significant structural (CAT III) blade damage
• Complete time sheet and expense reports weekly
• Ensure that all documentation is accurately and neatly completed
• Assist in filling out daily inspection reports and documentation as required

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is a field-based role with extensive travel and visits to other RWECE field locations.  The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time. Long and irrecgular work hours from time to time on various RWE and third-party wind sites throughout the U.S.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign ro re-assign duties to this job at any time.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).