RWE Renewables Americas LLC, Raymondville

To start as soon as possible, Full time, Permanent

Reports to, assists and support the Supervisor in coordination and execution of maintenance & repair activity of wind turbine blades, nacelles, & miscellaneous composite components. )

Responsibilities:

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  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 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.
• Pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification. Pass DOT certification physical.
• Climb and access wind turbines to perform composites repair & maintenance tasks.
• Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to job site.
• Assist in transportation, setup and the operation of up-tower blade access platforms.
• Support a team in performing platform and ground access composite repairs on multiple turbine manufactures, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa and/or Mitsubishi. Repairs include:
• Assist in mobilization of all repair equipment to site.
• Assist in blade/composites component removal and replacement.
• Assure proper storage, maintenance and handling of all Blade Repair Service equipment.
• Travel up to but no more than 75% of the year.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain DOT certification if so requested by RWE for mobilization of our composite component repair equipment.
• Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as back up to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary.
• Self-motivator; Ability to work successfully, safely and independently at remote wind farm locations.

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

Qualifications:

• Must be able to provide proof of High School Diploma or GED – Required
• Minimum of 1 year of overall experience in operation & maintenance of electromechanical apparatus, composite systems, or aerospace / marine composites manufacturing & engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment and repair preferred.
• Experience across multiple manufactures (i.e. Siemens, GE, Vestas, Mitsubishi) and repair types strongly preferred.
• Previous crane and rigging experience preferred.
• Composite repair experience on wind turbine blades preferred.
• Basic understanding of composite materials and tools used during repairs.
• Techniques, skills and tools needed to repair the different type of damages in wind turbine blades, including (but not limited to).
• Support repairs at all stages as needed.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

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