Traveling Wind Turbine Blade Technician Rope Access Level 2 and 3

Location: 100% travel throughout the USA
Job Type: Regular Full-time or Contract positions available

Job Responsibilities:

- Travel 100% on a rotational basis to wind farms throughout the U.S. - cross country travel by air or truck

- Perform composite blade repair uptower via platforms, rope access and/or occasionally on the ground

- Epoxy and Polyester resin wet layup

- Vacuum infusion

- Balsa and foam sandwich materials

- Structural repair

- Completing detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QAQC reports

- Completing onsite stock checks

- Assisting site lead and project coordinator as applicable

Requirements

We are ideally looking for technicians with the following skill set and training:; 4+ years of Composite repair experience; SPRAT or IRATA Rope Access Level 2 or Level 3 certification; Understanding of Epoxy and Polyester resins, wet lay-up and vacuum bag techniques; Understanding how to handle balsa and foam core materials; Knowledge of fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair; Ability to safely and correctly use powered hand tools; Quality knowledge of specification (i.e. temperature and humidity restrictions); Ability to read complex technical drawings and processes; IT literate (email, internet, iPad); Willing to spend time away from home in the field; Flexibility for changes of scope; Ability to work well as a team and take guidance; Valid, current driver's license; Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle; Must be able to meet the strenuous physical requirements of climbing ladders 2 or more times per day up to 300 feet/90 meters, bend, crawl, stoop and lift up to 75 pounds; US / Canadian citizens or legal to work in either country are eligible for the opportunity; The following certifications are optional and considered a plus:; GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid; GWO ART (Advanced Rescue); GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training); IRATA or SPRAT rope access experience and certification is a plus; certificate must be current, and candidate must be physically capable of performing rope access work safely.; Chester Step Medical; OSHA 10 General Industry; NFPA 70E