NDT Inspection Services Technician Associate

NDT Inspection Services Technician Associate

- Location(s):

Roscoe, TX, US, n/a

RWE Clean Energy, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Operations & Maintenance

Remuneration: Non-Exempt

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. As a member of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Inspection team , you will be part of a team responsible for inspecting, reporting, and performing preventative maintenance on blades in our North American fleet of turbines.

Role Responsibilities:

- Adhere to the Company’s values and behaviors as aspired by RWECE and Operations Vision

- Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site. This includes wearing essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job

- Support a team in performing Non-Destructive Test & Inspections on multiple turbine manufactures, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, and/or Mitsubishi

- Ensure that all inspection and scan activities are accurately recorded and documented to identify the failure history, mean time between failures and root causes

- Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary

- Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and handling of all NDT equipment

- Ensure that all documentation is accurately and neatly complete

- Assist in filling out daily inspection reports and documentation as required

- Complete time sheet and expense reports weekly

- Perform all other duties assigned as may be required from time to time

Job Requirements and Experiences:

- High School Diploma or equivalent required

- Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred

- Substitutions for experience:

- A 2 or 4-year college degree from an accredited school, other than correspondence or on-line, in a technical hard science (engineering, physics, power, or closely similar) may substitute for 2 years of experience

- A current journeyman or master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience

- An A&P degree or analogous military training, along with a minimum of 2 years hands-on work experience may substitute for 2 years of experience

- A wind technician certificate program can substitute for 1 year of experience

- Minimum 1 year of overall experience in operations and/or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems. With one (1) of those years being in wind energy

- Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment required

- Experience across multiple manufactures (i.e. GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, Mitsubishi) and repair types strongly preferred

- Experience with LPS systems

- Experience in NDT UT techniques

- 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

- GWO Certification preferred

- Training related to composite materials inspection and repair preferred

- Training related to non-destructive testing & inspections preferred

- Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored NDT UT Level I & Level II if so requested by the company, for inspecting and scanning of our composite component equipment

- Must posess or be willing to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 107a Pilot License if requested by the company, for inspecting our wind turbine generator blades

- Certified ASNT NDT Level I UT certification preferred

- Certified ASNT NDT Level II UT certification preferred

- Training and course work related to composite materials inspection and repair will be a plus

- Training and course work related to non-destructive testing & inspections will be a plus

- 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 work independently and as part of a team

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

- Possess core competencies required to access, assess, and inspect significant structural (CAT III) blade damage

Physical Requirements:

- Pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification

- Climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform non-destructive testing and inspections

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

- 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 work day

- This position is a field-based role with extensive travel and visits to other RWECE field locations

- Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

- Long and irregular work hours from time to time on various RWE and third-party wind sites throughout the U.S.

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 90477. 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.