Lead Blade Technician

Overall Purpose

Reporting to the assigned Project Manager (PM), lead the team in execution and delivery of Blade repair services onsite to ensure that customer and ROBUR project goals are met in a safe, compliant, timely and cost-efficient manner. In general, take ownership of the assigned projects and responsibility for the team and all associated field-based activities. For career development, training and all other needs outside of project delivery, this position reports to the assigned Supervisor.

Core Responsibilities

Project Planning

 Review workscope and work instructions and provide feedback, including reporting assignment and arrangements.

 Strong engagement and voice at the internal project kick-off meeting, and applicable customer kick-off meetings.

 Understand team members’ responsibilities, limitations, strengths, and weaknesses.

 Ensure assigned team members are informed and understand mobilization requirements.

 Lead organization of tools, materials and Personal Protective Equiptment (PPE) and document inventory.

 Ensure that the team has full awareness and understanding of the Project Quality Plan, ROBUR HSEQ Standards. and applicable Robur / customer technical work instructions

 Ensure team members arrive at accommodation.

Project Execution

 Ensure team arrives onsite, on time and are fit for duty each scheduled work-day  Acts as customer site focal point.

 Ensures effective site kick-off and orientation is completed for all ROBUR personnel  Identify workscope variances and report to PM.

 Plans daily activities and leads / controls execution.

 Ensure that all applicable Quality Hold Points are understood by the team, identified and observed.

 Leads/ensures involvement and engagement of all ROBUR personnel in daily JSA and records.

 Takes the time monitor and observe team behavior and performance.

 Supervises team progress & learning, and optimizes efficiencies.

 Supports the team cohesion by monitoring and identifying notable positive and problematic behavior and discusses immediately with the PM.

 Oversees and ensures photo gathering and storage.

 Generates daily reports.

 Generates inspection/repair reports.

 Utilizes stop work authority and supports team when they exercise same.

 Regular communication with Robur management and customer site rep.

 Identify site and project changes that may have an impact on delivery and report to PM.

 Manages inventory of tools and materials-provides weekly inventory of supplies and informs PM of their needs.

 Leads professionalism of self and team through leading by example and providing feedback onsite, to the PM, and through ROBUR applicable reporting mechanisms

 Demonstrate care and responsibility in the custody of Company and Customer equipment.

 Ensures team follows HSEQ protocols, procedures, and guidance.

 Performs HSEQ inspections as necessary.

 Ensures HSEQ reporting including that of HSE Incidents, HSE Observations, Internal Feedback, and Customer Feedback.

 Supports the PM on accuracy of time recording in Clockify.

Post Project

 Perform and document inventory of resources.

 Coordinate de mobilization of company resources as instructed.

 Ensure all documentation is completed.

 Provide feedback to Robur management on:

 Level of personal satisfaction and pride with the project execution and deliverable

Experience and Technical Competencies

 5+ years experience in up tower blade repair.

 3+ years supervising teams in remote locations.

 Proficiency in basket / platform rigging and operation OR certified L3 rope access.

 Proficiency and level of detail with confined space operations and legal obligations.

 Proficient with Microsoft suite

 Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

 Excellent understanding of Robur processes and procedures.

 Proficient in report generation

 Very strong understanding of HSEQ requirements and appreciation of the hazards / risks and associated consequences presented by the project.

 Clean motor vehicle record

 Physically fit / able to climb towers multiple times per day without assistance.

Behavior Competencies:

Competency in the following areas is critical to success of this position:

 Developing others: the ability to delegate responsibility, work with others, ensuring engagement of all members of the team including those less forthcoming, coach the team to develop their capabilities, and to professionally correct divergent behavior

 Forward Thinking: the ability to anticipate project needs and take appropriate action to negate project interruptions.

 Managing Change: the ability to effectively manage project change, whether driven by reactive change (e.g. incidents, resource changes, delays) or request change from customer (e.g. scope, deliverables), knowing how and when to seek guidance.

 Accountability: the willingness to commit to complete assigned activities to the specified standard, in the assigned time, and to be assessed by the outcome. Willingness to seek, receive, and act constructively on feedback.

 Commitment: The commitment to follow and adhere to work in accordance with company Values and behavioral expectations.

 Oral Communication: the ability to express oneself clearly in conversations and interactions with others.

 Team Orientation: ability to work constructively and effectively within a team by building collaborative relationships and being willing to change approach.

 Results Orientation: the ability to focus on the desired result of one’s own or one’s team’s work and meeting or exceeding that outcome in a compliant manner.

 Customer Orientation: the ability to understand and deliver Customer results within Robur’s and Customers’ safety and quality of service expectations.

 Technical expertise: Desire and ability to continually improve one’s technical skills and delivery of prideful results.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

Willingness to travel:

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25% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road