Technician, Field Service - Blade Repair

Position Summary:

The Field Blade Repair Technician is responsible for damage assessment, repair, finishing, and inspection of wind turbine blades at wind farm locations throughout the United States.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Complete multiple layer blade repairs in the field.
•    Perform wet layup.
•    Remove defect areas.
•    Plan repair build up.
•    Wet layup or infusion of glass back into blade.
•    Sand repairs to blend into the rest of the blade.
•    Provide wind turbine generator LOTO (Lock Out & Tag Out) support as needed.
•    Work with engineering and quality to establish best way to repair defects for repairs.
•    Understand repair instructions and perform the proper repair based on the information of the defect in the nonconformance report.
•    Complete repair detail sheets for each repair performed.

Education/ Skills/ Experience:
•    Experience in blade repair at wind farms.
•    Self-rescue certification and First Aid/CPR.
•    Current OSHA 10, down tower, and up tower certifications; GWO certification preferred.
•    Ability to understand and follow repair instructions required.
•    Experience with blade repair chemicals.
•    Ability to work independently and unsupervised as well as in a team environment.
•    Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
•    Demonstrated ability to maintain safe work environment and to follow applicable safety standards and procedures.
•    Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time and to work in confined spaces.
•    Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl as needed.
•    Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
•    Must be able to pass a fit for duty test if required.
•    Willingness to work in the field and away from home on a consistent basis.
•    Must be flexible for changes of scope and schedule.
•    Must have a valid US driver’s license and driving record meeting company standards.

Physical Demands:
Must be able to meet all physical demands set forth in the Critical Physical Demands for the relevant position.
 

TPI Composites is a global provider of structural composites products and the largest U.S. based independent manufacturer of composites wind blades to major turbine manufacturers in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It enables many of the industry’s leading wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), which have historically relied on in-house production, to outsource the manufacturing of some of their wind blades through its global footprint of advanced manufacturing facilities strategically located to serve large and growing wind markets in a cost-effective manner.  

TPI Composites, Inc. offer competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to, health and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation plans.

TPI Composites, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Background check and drug test required. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.