Blade Repair Tech II-GE Project

Wind AIIR Tech II

The Wind AIIR Tech II is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of wind turbines and related equipment. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of wind energy assets through mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical service work. Technicians work at significant heights and in a variety of weather conditions while upholding strict safety and quality standards.

This is an intermediate level position.

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).

Perform minor cosmetic repair in the paint and the gel coat (less than 1 meter squared) area

Laminate repair blade gels (less than 1 meter squared)

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

Perform minor cosmetic repair in the paint and the gel coat (less than 1 meter squared) area

Laminate repair blade gels (less than 1 meter squared)

Complete resets on individual turbines.

Complete work orders, CI's 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

Requirements

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

Has technical skills and knowledge to understand advanced drawings and blueprints

High aptitude for details and the ability to be self-motivated and self-driven

Able to inspect and report uncomplicated surface damage

High school education or the equivalent. College degree or Wind Energy Certification preferred.

2 to 3 years' experience

Ability to travel to domestic and international locations for work and/or training for extended periods of time

Flexibility to work overtime and rotating shifts as required

Training/certificate requirements: GWO BST, ART, BTT (or authorized equivalency), Confined Space Awareness, NFPA70E, and LOTO

Must pass Respiratory FIT test as required

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

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.

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

Company Overview

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.