Blade Repair Technician

Summary

For us, "family" doesn't describe our size or capabilities, rather it is a way of doing business. It means we put people first. From our committed and dynamic safety culture, to the way we treat our employees and clients, to how we interact with project stakeholders on a daily basis, our focus on people allows us to achieve our goal of doing a good job with integrity.

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Insurance
• Vision & Dental
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)

The primary responsibility of the Composites Field Technician is to perform fiberglass blade (and other fiberglass wind components) repairs, either on the ground or on a suspended platform, supporting major Wind OEMs and Asset Owners throughout North America.

• Travel extensively with little or no notice to customer wind farm sites.
• Perform duties such as internal or external inspections, internal or external structural repairs, and/or leading and trailing edge repairs, following procedures developed by the Blades Engineering Manager, both on the ground or on a suspended platform.
• Able to safely utilize blade access platforms and boom trucks to access blades uptower for repairs; rope access is a plus.
• Knowledge of inspections of Lightning Protection Systems.
• Document all work, pictures and procedures using IEA's online tools.
• Communicate site status to Engineering, customers, and the internal Operations team.
• Provide LOTO support.
• Read and comprehend procedures as developed by Engineering, understand wind blade construction and repairs, and ability to read electrical schematics.
• Provide support to onsite field team leaders when and where needed.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize competing requests.

• Knowledge of basic turbine mechanics, fiberglass structural repairs, utilization of platforms and other access methods. Basic understanding of LOTO.
• SPRAT access trained is a plus.

• Able to lift/carry materials that are an average weight of 35‑70 pounds 8‑10 hours daily from waist, shoulder, or above shoulders.
• Requires individuals to be able to communicate via hearing, speaking and seeing throughout the day.
• Must be comfortable with heights (260 feet or more) and confined spaces.
• Able to sit or remain stationary for 8‑10 hours daily.
• Capable of standing, walking and climbing as much as 8‑10 hours daily.
• Reaching/positioning self frequently as 8‑10 hours daily.
• Lifting/transporting 8‑10 hours daily.
• Ability to operate hand controls as much as 8‑10 hours daily, including finger manipulation and repetitive motions.
• Able to tolerate exposure to weather (hot, cold, rain, sun, snow) up to 8 hours daily.
• Ability to meet OSHA weight requirements for ladder climbing of 250‑300 pounds.

• GED
• High School Diploma

• Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.
• Minimum of 3 years of composite repairs experience.

• On the Job, Compliance and Safety.

IEA, and our family of companies, is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected status. We also comply with all applicable laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.