Composite Wind Turbine Blade Repair Technician

Description

• Team supervision on ropes or platforms, GWO AST training - BRT, Confined Space, First Aid, ASP Construction, WHSA, LOTO, WHIMS, WAH Ontario
• Provide mentorship and training of less experienced technicians
• Collect information and create inspection reports
• Liaise with management on project work
• Assess, plan and perform composite repairs as required
• Liaise with clients and site operations crew to ensure scope of job is understood and well executed
• 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
• Document repair progress and prepare repair reports
• Act as a safety role model and intervene when unsafe acts are identified

Requirements

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

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)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance