Advanced Composite Blade Technician (Tech III)

Pearce Services

2d • $30 - $45

About The Position

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you! Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation’s critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets. Your 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 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. Signing bonuses up to $6,500 available for qualified candidates with required certifications and experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with composite materials in any industry.
• Proven technical and team leadership skills.
• Supervised composite blade damage assessment.
• Lightening damage tip, carbon blade tip and multi-shell tip replacement.
• Experienced with internal and external adhesive bonding.
• Competent in repairing leading edge (LE) and trailing edge (TE) cracks.
• Understanding of mix ratios for all composite repair chemicals.
• Read and understand electrical schematic drawings.

Nice To Haves

• GWO Certified (BTT, BST) preferred.
• GE LOTO preferred.

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.
• 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.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) as required to maintain a safe working environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and lamination schedules.
• Coordinate with the engineering support team when needed for non-standard repairs.
• Requires GWO Certification, either existing or available through Pearce Training Program.

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option
• paid vacation and paid holidays
• company-matching 401(k) Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• professional development training
• company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees