Composite Wind Turbine Blade Repair Technician

Overview

Perform composite repairs on wind turbine blades and related components at heights.

Key Responsibilities

• composite repairs
• fiberglass repairs
• inspection reports
• repair reporting
• team supervision
• client liaison

Tasks

-Assess, plan and perform composite repairs as required -Document repair progress and prepare repair reports -Collect information and create inspection reports -Provide mentorship and training of less experienced technicians -Team supervision on ropes or platforms, GWO AST training - BRT, Confined Space, First Aid, ASP Construction, WHSA, LOTO, WHIMS, WAH Ontario -Liaise with clients and site operations crew to ensure scope of job is understood and well executed -Act as a safety role model and intervene when unsafe acts are identified -Perform basic and complex fiberglass repairs on wind turbine blades, nacelles and nose cones. This includes reading and following work instructions, layup schedules as well as using tools and techniques typical of the composite repair trade -Liaise with management on project work

Requirements

• 2+ yrs
• composite repair
• irata certified
• composite technician
• driver's license
• lightning testing

What You Bring

-Minimum 2 years' experience in composite wind turbine blade repair -Must wear required protective and safety equipment (respirator, safety glasses, hard hat, gloves, fall arrest, etc.) -Must be willing and able to work at height from rope or suspended working platforms -Ability to pass company’s pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test -Ability to complete multi-layer structural repairs -Willingness to learn and develop new skills -Able to calculate mixing ratios and curing times of composite repair materials -Must be able to tolerate working in extreme climates for extended periods of time. -Experience working from suspended work platforms -If you are a foreign worker, you must have an open work permit in Canada -Experience with industrial paints and coatings -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -IRATA Rope Access Level I, II or III Certification -TRAVEL (you will have the chance to travel across Canada) -Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. -Must be able to tolerate numerous hours spent stooping, crawling, kneeling, standing and walking. -This role will require travel, working overtime, including a flexible and variable work schedule as needed to meet business objectives -Certified Composite Technician certificate -Valid drivers’ license -SAFE GUIDANCE (a priority) -Must be comfortable working in cramped or confined spaces. -Knowledge of lightning protection system testing and repair

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Benefits

-SEASONAL WORK (do your year in 7 months) -SALARY CONDITIONS (40h minimum guaranteed per week depending on the type of work, overtime, per diem, competitive salary)

About Mistras Group

-Specializing in non-destructive testing, monitoring, and inspection services, ensuring the integrity and safety of critical infrastructure. -Provides services across a wide range of industries including energy, industrial, aerospace, and oil & gas. -Known for its innovative technologies, offering solutions for everything from pipeline monitoring to equipment condition assessments. -Typical projects range from inspecting large power plants to monitoring bridges and overseeing critical aerospace components. -A trusted partner for industrial leaders worldwide due to its focus on delivering high-quality, accurate assessments.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-foreign workers must already hold an open work permit in canada.

Security Clearance

-must pass the company's pre‑employment drug and alcohol test.