Blade Repair Technician II

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Summary:

The Blade Repair Technician II works collectively as part of small team to ensure all tasks are correctly prioritized and conducted in a safe and timely manner at the highest quality. This position performs specialized tasks related to wind turbine blade maintenance and repair, including inspections, as well as the use of platforms and hanging scaffolding. Work tasks involve vertical work, confined space activities such as internal blade inspections or structural repairs, composite and fiberglass repair, sanding, spraying, wearing protective equipment and using tools both up tower, or down tower.

Requirements:   

• Performs material and coatings repairs on various composite structures, including turbine blades and other similar components.
• Follows procedures in the technical documentation provided, to correctly carry out the tasks (ITRs, ITBs, EVRs, etc.).
• Performs professional grade sanding, cutting, grinding, cleaning and lay-up of fiberglass, carbon fiber, coatings, and resin materials.
• Climbs and descends Wind Turbines in a safe manner, utilizing established protocol and guidelines.
• Engages in the safe use and operation of hanging platforms and scaffolds.
• Collaborates with Managers, Leaders and Customer representatives to meet daily contractual obligations
• Interacts with Engineering professionally, with the ability to follow prescribed lamination schedules, to ensure quality and complete repairs
• Gathers, maintains and reports, detailed records and documents.
• Uses appropriate equipment and materials, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), rope access devices, repair tools, cameras etc. assigned for the safe and effective execution of blade inspection and repairs.
• Reports to the supervisor, progress of the work and the results obtained.
• Proposes process or safety improvements
• Participates and assists with JSA, and safety paperwork.
• Participates and assists with LOTO.
• Interfaces with Subcontractors and Owners, in a professional manner.
• Follows company NERC compliance program as required.
• Supports tracking of deliveries on site.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action when needed.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions immediately.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Collaborates with Health and Safety as required 
• Complies with environmental protection policies 
• Identifies and segregates hazardous and non-hazardous waste and deposits them in the specific containers as required.

Safety:

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action.  Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures that safety is the most important function, follows safe practices while working.
• Reinforces safe behaviors and eliminates “at risk” behaviors.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Ensures Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s) occurs before scopes of work commence.
• Adheres to and understands standard operating procedures.
• Receives job- and task-specific training prior to work commencing.

Qualifications:

• High school/GED General Education required.
• Associate degree Related Technical Degree preferred.
• Certification OSHA 10/30 preferred.
• 2+ years or more Related maintenance experience required. 
• Basic knowledge of:
  • High voltage electrical power systems
  • 2m Basket
• Intermediate Knowledge
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Low voltage and medium voltage electrical power systems
  • Different wind technologies/platforms.
  • Safety Data Sheets
  • OSHA regulations
  • Equipment operation (skid-steer, forklift, etc.)
  • Job hazard analysis (JHA) creation
  • Electrical tools (multimeter, IR camera)
  • ANSI/NETA/MTS
  • SCADA systems
• Advanced
  • Hand tools (orbitals, grinders, stripper, vacuum pumps, meters, etc.)
  • Professional knowledge, control, disposal and correct application of the chemical products, used in blade repair (epoxy/polyester resin, polyurethane/methacrylate adhesives, polyurethane paints/coatings, fillers, etc.).

• Functional Competencies Include: Agility, Teamwork, Innovation, Attention to Detail, Ethics & Integrity.
• Domestic travel 76-100% required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Must be able to obtain or possess a DOT Medical Certification to pull trailers.
• Must be able to maintain established physical requirements according to GWO Guidelines.
• Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Bilingual in Spanish (desirable).

Anticipated base salary range: $28.09 - $35.11

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of the month following 30 days of full-time employment. These benefits include the following: 

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision  
• Basic Life and Voluntary Life  
• Short- and Long-Term Disability  
• 401(k) plan with 4% company match   
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays-includes Floating Holiday 

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Occasionally: Crouching, Sitting, Handling, and Pinching required.

Frequently: Reading, Carrying 16-30 lbs., Grasping, Gripping, Hearing, Kneeling, Pulling 16-30 lbs., Pushing 16-30 lbs., Lifting 16-30 lbs., Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Walking and Stooping required.

Constantly: Climbing required.

Frequently exposed to Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, Wet, Noise, and Vibration, and Hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.  Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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