Strategic Staffing Solutions
Blade Repair Technician I
Our Renewables Technologists (Blade Repair Technicians) are a vital part of our organization, and we take pride in hiring and training the best in the industry. We are looking for procedure-driven, Blade Technicians to travel the country repairing electrical generating equipment and other composite items on our turbines.
Responsibilities:
- Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, resolution of problems and repair completion of electrical generating equipment
- Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
- Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance
- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills to effectively coordinate work activities
- Maintains accurate records and files
- Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Required Qualifications:
- High School/GED
- Associates degree
- In addition to required degree, one (1) year minimum related work experience
- In lieu of Associates degree and one (1) year minimum related work experience listed above, three (3) years minimum of related work experience
- Safe Working Weight Requirement: This position contains a weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading. Required Qualifications for Renewables Technologist Level II:
- High School/GED
- Associates degree
- In addition to required degree, two (2) years minimum related work experience
- In lieu of Associates degree or technical diploma and two (2) years minimum of related work experience listed above, four (4) years minimum of related work experience Desired Qualifications:
- Experience working on composite wind turbine blades
- Completion of OEM or third-party composite/blade repair training program
- Ability to obtain an ACMA CCT Wind Blade Repair certification within the first 6 months of being hired
- Experience working from suspended up to 300FT platforms, lifts or rope access
- Formal NDT training for composite materials
- Ability to effectively apply basic principles of project management
- FAA Part 107 SUAS rating (Commercial drone pilot)
- Experience with multiple wind turbine platforms
- Ability to work effectively within a team dynamic to get the job done within the allotted project timeline
Working Conditions:
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Any travel to projects
- Operate equipment including but not limited to forklifts and commercial motor vehicles
- The ability to climb turbine towers (up to 400ft) daily is a requirement of this position
- Exposure to mechanical, electrical, and/or other hazards
- Ability to lift 75lbs individually
- Walking, Climbing of stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolds
- Working in all-weather outdoor conditions (extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, snow)
- Exposure to noisy, dusty conditions, chemicals or solvents
- Work at heights greater than 300 feet daily
- Ability to pass a background check and pass a drug test.
- Able to pass a pre-employment physical.
- Completion of OEM or third-party technical specialty training program.
- Safe Working Weight Requirement: This position contains a weight restriction of 265 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.
- Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
Job ID: JOB-239761
Publish Date: 02 Feb 2025