Blade Repair Services Technician ll

RWE Clean Energy, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

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.

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 composite repair & maintenance tasks

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

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

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

- Assist in the 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

- A minimum of 4 years of experience in operations and/or maintenance in power generation, transmission, and/or distribution

- 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

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

- Must be 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

- 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

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

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs.

- Must be able to climb wind towers on a daily basis. During this task, employees must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards

- Must be able to balance to (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbine

- Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

- Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)

- Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the workday

- Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools

- Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures

- Ability to work within tight deadlines

- Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team

- Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

- Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

- Identify energy isolation points and implement LOTO for protection

- Knowledge of computer network communication protocol and theory of operation is desired

- Ability to understand and communicate root causes required

- Good communication skills and must value being part of a team

- Safety- Promote safety at all times

- Initiative - Able to work with minimum supervision and make decisions for all issues related to his/her discipline(s) with limited and/or available information

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 91252. Any questions? Contact HR: rwece_recruiting@rwe.com

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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.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).

As an energy company with a successful history spanning more than 125 years, RWE has an extensive knowledge of the energy markets and an excellent expertise in all major power generation and storage technologies, from nuclear, coal and gas to hydro, batteries, wind and solar.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges – and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. As the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., you’ll also have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.