Advanced Composite Blade Technician (Tech III)

Description

• Work with site leadership to execute all contractual obligations and activities set forth with the customers daily, which can include composite repairs with respect to wind turbines.
• Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.
• Modify and repair fiberglass, carbon fiber, resin and other composite materials as needed.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) as required to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a weight between 120 and 280 pounds, including clothing and boots, for OSHA safety compliance.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (more than 50 pounds).
• Evaluate, inspect, diagnose and document internal and external composite damage, then photograph and assemble documentation as required.
• Supervised composite blade damage assessment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and lamination schedules.
• Coordinate with the engineering support team when needed for non-standard repairs.
• Perform coating and structural repairs of internal and external composite structures, such as wind turbine blades and nacelles.
• Lightening damage tip, carbon blade tip and multi-shell tip replacement.

Requirements

• GE LOTO preferred.
• Proven technical and team leadership skills.
• Competent in repairing leading edge (LE) and trailing edge (TE) cracks.
• Requires GWO Certification, either existing or available through Pearce Training Program.
• Experienced with internal and external adhesive bonding.
• Read and understand electrical schematic drawings.
• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine vertically at least 300 feet.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with composite materials in any industry.
• GWO Certified (BTT, BST) preferred.
• Understanding of mix ratios for all composite repair chemicals.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance