Travel Wind Technician- Composite Repair

At PEARCE RENEWABLES, we've got a career for you.

Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for commercial and utility-scale wind, solar, EV charging, and energy storage assets. With over 2,000 team members, operating out of 25 offices throughout the country and servicing approximately 50,000 unique locations Pearce serves a wide range of OEMs, asset owners, and operators. Pearce’s broad service capabilities and geographic footprint throughout the United States, provide an excellent home for field technicians and service professionals to grow and advance their careers. Learn more about Pearce Renewables at www.Pearce-Renewables.com

POSITION SUMMARY

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 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.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees in the Wind Turbine Composite Technician position should expect to:

• On occasion, conduct maintenance of equipment (cleaning, greasing, lubrication, etc.).
• Modify and repair fiberglass, carbon fiber, resin and other composite materials as needed.
• Clean and organize tools, equipment, and work area.
• Interpret engineering drawings and lamination schedules.
• Evaluate, inspect, diagnose and document internal and external composite damage, then photograph and assemble documentation as required.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out as required to maintain safe working environment.
• Assist with other daily work activities, related to all areas of site operations, as directed by manager, with minimal supervision.
• Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records, using computer-based service reporting tools and procedures.
• Perform coating and structural repairs of internal and external composite structures, such as wind turbine blades and nacelles.
• Coordinate with engineering support team when in need of additional of guidance for non-standard repairs.
• Identify and suggest process improvements, including reduction of non-value-added operations, increased productivity opportunities, increased safety opportunities, etc.
• 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.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

• Work an alternate schedule with overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Write reports, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Technical Certification in composite repair.
• Maintain required training certifications for position held. These include at a minimum: OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, CPR/AED - First Aid.
• Follow specific verbal and written instructions to perform wind turbine generator (WTG) and associated equipment assembly, repair, and maintenance.
• Maintain a weight between 120 and 280 pounds, including clothing and boots, for OSHA safety compliance.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with composite materials in any industry.
• Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (more than 50 pounds).
• Work within confined space areas, such as inside a wind turbine blade.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Understanding of mix ratios for all composite repair chemicals
• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine vertically at least 300 feet.
• Read and understand electrical schematic drawings.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for commercial and utility-scale wind, solar, EV charging, and energy storage assets. Pearce will provide with you the tools and resources you need to design, build and enhance a successful career. We are dedicated to the success of our employees through competitive salary, incentives, health and retirement benefits. Also provided are all necessary tools and safety equipment.

Pearce Renewables believes in strength through diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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