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. **
DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES**
Employees in the Wind Turbine Composite Technician position should expect to lead the following.
- 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.
- Repair fiberglass, carbon fiber, 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 on all repairs through project completion.
- Guaranteed 40-hour work week.
- Complete and maintain required company and client documentation and records, using computer-based service reporting tools and procedures.
EXPERIENCE And QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working with composite materials in any industry.
- Proven technical and team leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- Work within confined space areas, such as inside a wind turbine blade.
- Work an alternate schedule with overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- 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 Qualifications
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).
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. **
What We Offer**
Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for commercial and utility-scale wind, solar, EV charging, and energy storage assets. Pearce will provide you with the tools and resources you need to design, build, and enhance a successful career. We are dedicated to the success of our employees through competitive salaries, incentives, health, and retirement benefits. Also provided are all necessary tools and safety equipment. Pearce Renewables believes in strength through diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer . All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
