Composite Blade Technician Iii

At PEARCE RENEWABLES, we've got a career for you!

Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for commercial and utility-scale wind, solar, EV charging, and energy storage assets. With over 1,700 team members, operating out of 25 offices throughout the country and servicing approximately 50,000 unique locations Pearce serves a wide range of OEMs, asset owners, and operators. Pearce’s broad service capabilities and geographic footprint throughout the United States provides an excellent home for field technicians and service professionals to grow and advance their careers. Learn more about Pearce Renewables at www.Pearce-Renewables.com.

Your Impact:

Wind Turbine Traveling Technicians (Composite Repair) specialize in conducting inspection and corrective repair of composite Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) components, utilizing established procedures, with the highest regard for health, safety, and environmental compliance. Wind Turbine Traveling Composite Technician will be responsible for internal and external inspection and repair of blades, nacelles, and other composite components, and will carry out tasks such as sanding, cleaning, cutting and lay-up of fiberglass, carbon fiber and resin materials. As required, they may also assist in service and repair work on other wind turbine generator components, as well as related equipment and balance-of-plant. This position is 100% travel.

We offer a guaranteed minimum 40 hours for senior composite technicians!

Core Responsibilities:

Employees in the Wind Turbine Composite Technician position should expect to:

• Evaluate, inspect, diagnose and document internal and external composite damage, then photograph and assemble documentation as required.
• Perform coating and structural repairs of internal and external composite structures, such as wind turbine blades and nacelles.
• Modify and repair fiberglass, carbon fiber, resin and other composite materials as needed.
• Work with site leadership to execute all contractual obligations and activities set forth with the customers daily, which can include composite repairs with respect to wind turbines.
• Perform Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) as required to maintain safe working environment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and lamination schedules.
• Identify and suggest process improvements, including reduction of non-value-added operations, increased productivity opportunities, increased safety opportunities, etc.
• Coordinate with engineering support team when needed for non-standard repairs.
• Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records, using computer-based service reporting tools and procedures.
• Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

Core Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with composite materials in any industry.
• Proven technical and team leadership skills.
• Supervised Composite Blade damage assessment.
• Lightening damage tip, carbon blade tip and multi-shell tip replacement.
• Experienced with internal and external adhesive bonding.
• Competent in repairing leading edge (LE) and trailing edge (TE) cracks.
• Work within confined space areas, such as inside a wind turbine blade.
• Work an alternate schedule with overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Follow specific verbal and written instructions to perform wind turbine generator (WTG) and associated equipment assembly, repair, and maintenance.
• Understanding of mix ratios for all composite repair chemicals.
• Read and understand electrical schematic drawings.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, procedures, and regulations.
• Write reports, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Maintain required training certifications for position held. These include at a minimum: OSHA 10, NFPA 70E, CPR/AED - First Aid.
• Technical Certification in composite repair.

Physical/Work Environment

At Pearce Renewables safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with the following OSHA Standards.

• Ability and willingness to climb a wind turbine vertically at least 300 feet.
• Maintain a weight between 120 and 280 pounds, including clothing and boots, for OSHA safety compliance.
• Lift and move equipment as needed (more than 50 pounds).
• Work in an indoor or outdoor environment in adverse weather conditions with blowing pollen, dust, and grasses.
• Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, grass, etc.

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), PTO, Paid Holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance. We provide company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role) and all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about our corporate and telecom division at www.Pearce-Services.com and our renewables division at www.Pearce-Renewables.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• Up to 100% travel

Experience:

• Composite Blade: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: Remote