Composite Blade Technician I

Job Impact

Wind Turbine Traveling Technicians (Composite Repair) specialize in conducting inspection and corrective repair of composite Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) components, utilizing established procedures, with the highest regard for health, safety, and environmental compliance. Wind Turbine Traveling Composite Blade Technician will be responsible for internal and external inspection and repair of blades, nacelles, and other composite components, and will carry out tasks such as sanding, cleaning, cutting and lay-up of fiberglass, carbon fiber and resin materials. As required, they may also assist in service and repair work on other wind turbine generator components, as well as related equipment and balance-of-plant. This position is 100% travel.

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate, inspect, diagnose and document internal and external composite damage, then photograph and assemble documentation as required.
• Perform coating and structural repairs of internal and external composite structures, such as wind turbine blades and nacelles.
• Modify and repair fiberglass, carbon fiber, resin and other composite materials as needed.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) as required to maintain safe working environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and lamination schedules.
• On occasion, conduct maintenance of equipment (cleaning, greasing, lubrication, etc.).
• Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records, using computer-based service reporting tools and procedures.

Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience

• Graduate from Accredited Trade School or relevant mechanical or electrical experience.
• Understanding of basic Composite Blade terminology.
• Basic tool usage and knowledge on the different repair methods and composite mixture ratios.
• Basic knowledge of blade sanding and scarfing.
• Work within confined space areas, such as inside a wind turbine blade.
• Follow specific verbal and written instructions to perform wind turbine generator (WTG) and associated equipment assembly, repair, and maintenance.
• Read and understand electrical schematic drawings.

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA Standards.

• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine vertically at least 300 feet.
• 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).
• Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.

What We Offer

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