Blade Repair Tech III

KEY TASKS & GENERAL 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).

• 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

• Repair works on blade structure

• Repair tip end damage, debonding, and change of tip shells

• Repair cracks through laminate root end

• Repair debonding and cracks on leading edge

• Repair shell surface at all locations (holes/cracks through sandwich laminate, and delamination between core and laminate)

• Repair blade structure debonding between spar and shell

• Change lightning receptor

• Repair lightning short circuit and circuit damage in fiberglass and carbon spar tip

• Reconstruct and check complete lightning protection system

• Work with technical support to perform major repairs

• Able to inspect and report complex blade structure damage

• Complete resets on individual turbines.

• Complete work orders, CIs 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Outside environment with continuous physical effort, exposure to 5-7 elements/conditions, moderate mental effort, and occasional requests for assistance.

• Enter and work within small or restricted areas, such as turbine hubs or towers.

• Exposure to moderate to high noise levels.

• Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Ability to climb up and descend 300 feet (90 meters).

• Lift, carry, push, pull objects weighing up to 50-75 lbs

• Maintain balance while working in confined or election areas.

• Move safely across platforms, ladders, and turbine housing.

• Must pass Respiratory Fit Test as required

• Must pass Required Confined Spaces Test as required