Wind Turbine Blade Repair Technician - Level 3 & Supervisors
Wind Turbine Blade Repair Technician - Level 3 & Supervisors
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Job Description
Location: 100% travel across Canada
Start Date: As soon as possible
Eligibility:This position is open to Canadian citizens permanent residents or candidates with a valid work permit.
Salary Range:We offer a highly competitive hourly rate that reflects experience and package is negotiable and reflects our commitment to attracting top talent.
Level 3 technicians will be responsible for the internal and external inspections defect analysis and Category 1-5 repair of fiberglass and composite blades hub/nose cone and nacelles from all categories with no supervision. Level 3 technicians must be willing and able to train level 1 & 2 technicians on all repairs. Level 3 technicians will also have added responsibilities such as blade document review and submission to the Operations Manager and Engineering team as well as daily reporting of teams time on site via the daily work report (DWR).
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Inspect and photograph internal & external blade damage document findings and assemble all associated paperwork as required to be posted for further action by Engineering.
- Perform coating and minor structural repairs on internal and external blade surfaces tip repair leading and trailing edge repair while following guidelines provided by Engineering.
- Utilize blade access platforms at heights of 300ft or more.
- Help in all areas of site preparation (i.e. coordination of labour and materials) with minimal supervision.
- Document all work performed using mobile-based service reporting procedures.
- Communicate site status to engineering customers and management.
- Provide wind turbine generator LOTO (Lock Out & Tag Out) support.
- Rigging and derigging experience.
- Understand lamination principles and post-curing.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.
- Ability and willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Educational requirement: Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent preference given to those with Renewable Energy education
Mandatory Training and Certifications - Arc Flash/NFPA70E Confined Space & Rescue GWO BST GWO ART GWO BTT WHIMS Respirator Fit Testing LOTO.IRATA certification is preferred but not essential.
Technicians MUST be fully certified prior to being assigned to a project.
Experience of 3 years in blade inspections working with suspended platforms blade repair and repair materials anda thorough understanding of the laminating process and wind blade composition.
Successful candidates must pass a background possess a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
Work conditions are physically demanding including but not limited to bending crouching kneeling standing for extended periods and handling heavy loads. The position requires attention to detail good teamwork & communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Further technicians will be required to work at heights in noisy environments confined spaces.
Transportation to and from worksites within Canada will be provided.
CSSW is committed to creating an inclusive accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and supported. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation please contact us atand we will work with you to meet your needs.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
