Blade Repair Tech II

Acuren Inspection, Inc.•La Porte, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blade Repair Tech II is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines and related equipment. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of wind energy assets through mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical service work. Technicians work at significant heights and in a variety of weather conditions while upholding strict safety and quality standards. This is an intermediate level position.

Requirements

Strong mechanical skillset and ability to quickly pickup new mechanical concepts
Ability to climb towers daily/work at heights
Ability to follow instructions and perform proper reporting
Minimum of one year of experience as a Wind Turbine Technician
Able to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
Has technical skills and knowledge to understand advanced drawings and blueprints
High aptitude for details and the ability to be self-motivated and self-driven
Able to inspect and report uncomplicated surface damage
Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods of time
Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required
GWO BST, ART, BTT (or authorized equivalency), Confined Space Awareness, NFPA70E, and LOTO training/certificate requirements
Must pass Respiratory FIT test as required

Nice To Haves

College degree or Wind Energy Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform assembly, commissioning, testing, repair, and maintenance on wind turbine generators and related equipment at wind farm.
Conduct and review safety analyses of potential electrical and mechanical hazards in the wind turbines, switch room, and the O&M building.
Support Root Cause Analyses to assist in determining equipment failure and the reasons for failures when they occur.
Troubleshoot, adjust, repair, and/or retrofit low to medium-voltage electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components and equipment associated with wind turbines and the wind farm
Safely perform rudimentary troubleshooting of wind turbine generators to include testing for the presents of low voltage (600 volts or less).
Perform minor cosmetic repair in the paint and the gel coat (less than 1 meter squared) area
Laminate repair blade gels (less than 1 meter squared)
Replace core material in sandwich construction (less than 20 x 25 cm)
Repair damage and delamination of leading and trailing edge (less than 150 cm length)
Measure function and replace lightning receptor screw
Complete resets on individual turbines.
Complete work orders, CI’s for maintenances, inspection forms, etc.
Turbine lubrication as required.
Hydraulic adjustments as needed.
Accurately account for time and materials expended in performance of the job function.
Report for work at the time and location specified.
Operate service equipment in a safe and manner and maintain records for the same.
Adhere to OSHA and company-specific safety protocols.
Report on work status as directed
Other work duties as assigned.