What are the responsibilities and job description for the O&R - Blade Technician II / III / Lead (Up Tower/Platform Crew) position at Takkion Ops Management LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : 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.
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.
Requirements :
Education & Experience Requirements / Competencies
To perform the essential functions of this position successfully, an individual should be able to demonstrate and provide the following :
This position is largely self-directed and requires understanding of company policy, procedures, and values. Team members will be required to adhere to all safety requirements in all work environments. This position operates in a field environment.
Specific requirements include
TAKKION is an equal opportunity employer.
