• Blade Repair Services Technician II

    RWE Clean Energy (Raymondville, TX)


    RWE Clean Energy, LLC

    To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

    **Functional area:** Operations & Maintenance

    **Remuneration:** Non-Exempt

     

    RWE Clean Energy represents change, innovation, and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon-neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future. As a member of the **Blade Repair Services (BRS) team** , you will be part of a team responsible for inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance of our North American fleet of turbines.

    Role Responsibilities:

    + Adhere to the company’s values and behaviors as defined by the ONE RWE philosophy

    + Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures. This includes wearing essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job

    + Climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform composites repair & maintenance tasks

    + Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to the job site

    + Assist in transportation, setup, and the operation of the up-tower blade access mechanism

    + Support a team in performing platform, and ground access composite repairs on multiple turbine manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Nordex, etc.

    + Assist in mobilization of all repair equipment to the site

    + Assist in major component replacement, which will primarily focus on blades

    + Assure proper storage, maintenance and handling of all Blade Repair Service equipment

    + Perform safety and other wind farm-related tasks when assigned and fill in as a backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary

    + Perform all other duties assigned as may be required from time to time

    Job Requirements and Experiences:

    + High School Diploma or equivalent required

    + Must possess an unrestricted driver’s license in good standing

    + Willing and able to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored Commercial Driver License (CDL) if so requested by the company, for mobilization of our composite component repair equipment

    + GWO Certification preferred

    + Experience in project development or adjacent areas within the power sector is an advantage (e.g. market analysis, transmission & interconnection, PPA marketing, electrical engineering, environmental analysis, M&A, etc.)

    + Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment and repair

    + Experience across multiple manufacturers (i.e. Siemens, GE, Vestas, Nordex)

    + Experience with LEP systems

    + Previous Blade Access Platform and rigging experience preferred

    + Structured and organized, able to manage multiple projects at the same time

    + Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and work ethic

    + Understanding of wind turbine blade construction, inspection and repair, including LPS systems

    + Knowledge of fiberglass types

    + Understanding of composite materials including (but not limited to), epoxy resins, polyurethane fillers and paint, core materials, and mix ratios

    + Accurate completion of QA/QC documentation

    + Ability to read and understand Engineering Work Instructions

    Physical Requirements:

    + Must pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification; in addition, at the discretion of the business, future successful completion of physical fitness tests will be required

    + Travel up to 100 %, multiple worksites, hot/cold weather conditions, irregular hours on short notice

     

    _Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time._

     

    **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

     

    Apply with just a few clicks:** ad code **91251.** Any questions? Contact HR: **[email protected]

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.