Summary
Supporting our Operations & Repair division, Blade Repair Technicians 2 & 3 handle inspections, services, and/or repairs on the composite components of wind turbines, including but not limited to blades, nacelles, and nose cones. Blade repairs are performed up-tower from a cable-suspended platform. The qualified candidate will be required to work on various wind farms across the United States. This is a full-time traveling position. ** Recently Increased Per Diem**
Essential Functions
- Demonstrate commitment to safety and adhere to TAKKION's mission and values.
- Perform blade repairs and inspections at heights (up to 300+ feet).
- Identify and investigate blade damages up to severity level 5.
- Identify the bottom of damage and count the number/types of laminates affected.
- Understand the differences between common blade glass and core materials.
- Map out a scarf using given ratios without assistance.
- Perform mapped scarfing and smooth chamfering with a 4.5-inch angle grinder.
- Measure/cut layers and weigh/mix the proper amount of resin.
- Apply hand laminations to vertical surfaces of up to 10 layers at a time.
- Perform vacuum consolidation processes in the field.
- Understand reverse stack versus standard stack laminations.
- Conduct elevated temperature post-cure processes using electric heat blankets.
- Perform Shore D hardness testing.
- Mix, apply, cure, and sand flush fairing fillers.
- Properly mask, mix, apply, and cure topcoat paints.
- Maintain good housekeeping practices and clean up as you go.
- Perform LEP applications (both liquid and tape/boots).
- Conduct internal blade inspections and borescope inspections from the exterior.
- Perform tap tests to identify damage.
- Safely operate, shut down, and LOTO various WTGs.
- Safely rig, set up, and operate blade access platforms.
- Set up and safely operate platform taglines.
- Ensure quality workmanship.
- Test and troubleshoot LPS from blade receptors to the hub.
- Perform internal/external tower cleaning as needed.
- Inspect and document damages and all repair steps.
- Complete reporting and documentation with photos throughout the process.
- Communicate with the Engineering/Technical Team via phone/text as required.
- Drive full-sized pickup trucks (3/4 ton) and safely hook up, tow, back up, and park trailers up to 24 feet long, weighing up to 10,000 lbs.
- Communicate professionally with the customer on-site on a daily basis.
