Blade Repair Services Technician Associate

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

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt

As a Blade Repair Services Technician Associate, you will be part of an internal blade repairs service team, a critical team that repairs, maintains, and inspects blades, lowering lost production time. RWE represents change, innovation, and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading electricity generators from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people worldwide. To achieve this, we seek dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

Responsibilities: 

• Adhere to the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the ONE RWE philosophy
• Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed safely and consistently with policies and procedures. This includes wearing essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, and identifying potential hazards on the job
• Climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform composite repair & maintenance tasks
• Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to the job site
• Assist in transportation, setup, and the operation of the up-tower blade access mechanism
• Support a team performing platform and ground access composite repairs on multiple turbine manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Nordex, etc.
• Assist in the mobilization of all repair equipment to the site
• Assist in major component replacement, which will primarily focus on blades
• Assure proper storage, maintenance, and handling of all Blade Repair Service equipment
• When assigned, perform safety and other wind farm-related tasks and act as a backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• An associate degree in science or a related field from an accredited school is preferred
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in operations and maintenance of power generation, blade repair, transmission, and distribution. Preference will be given to the candidate with some renewable energy experience, preferably in wind
• Experience in project development or adjacent areas within the power sector is an advantage (e.g., market analysis, transmission & interconnection, PPA marketing, electrical engineering, environmental analysis, M&A…)
• Structured and organized, able to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and work ethic
• All applicants must pass physical fitness tests to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification. In addition, at the discretion of the business, future successful completion of physical fitness tests will be required
• All applicants must possess an unrestricted driver’s license in good standing
• Willing to relocate to within 1 hour drive of the site
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored Commercial Driver License (CDL), if so requested by RWE, for mobilization of our composite component repair equipment
• Preferred: GWO Certification

• Understanding of wind turbine blade construction, inspection, and repair,
• including LPS systems
• Knowledge of fiberglass types
• Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment and repair.
• Experience across multiple manufacturers (i.e. Siemens, GE, Vestas, Nordex)
• Previous Blade Access Platform and rigging experience preferred.
• Experience of LEP
• Understanding of composite materials, including (but not limited to), epoxy
• resins, polyurethane fillers and paint, core materials, and mix ratios
• Accurate completion of QA/QC documentation
• Ability to read and understand Engineering Work Instructions

• Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs

• Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis.  During this task, employees must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
• Must be able to balance to (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines                           

• 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 multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

• Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection
• Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired
• Ability to understand and communicate root causes required
• Good communication skills and must value being part of a team
• Safety- Promote safety for all at all times
• Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is a site-based role that involves occasional travel. Must possess the ability to climb wind towers regularly. It involves the capability to manipulate hatch doors and recognize potential safety risks. Additionally, the individual should be able to crouch, kneel, or half-kneel for intervals of up to five minutes to execute maintenance duties in low areas. Travel up to 75%, multiple worksites, hot/cold weather conditions, irregular hours on short notice.

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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry – and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years’ experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group’s Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.