NDT Inspection Services Technician Associate

RWE Americas represents change, innovation, and sustainability. As one of the world’s leading generators of electricity from renewable energy sources, we aim to be carbon‑neutral by 2040 and to enable a sustainable life for people around the world. To achieve this, we are looking for dynamic and motivated people to join us in creating a sustainable and secure energy future.

• Adhere to the Company’s values and behaviors.
• Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site, including wearing essential safety equipment such as a personal fall arrest system and identifying potential hazards on the job.
• Pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification.
• Climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform non‑destructive testing and inspections.
• Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to the job site.
• Support a team in performing Non‑Destructive Test & Inspections on multiple turbine manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, and/or Mitsubishi.
• Ensure that all inspection and scan activities are accurately recorded and documented to identify the failure history, mean time between failures and root causes.
• Perform safety and other wind farm related tasks when assigned and fill in as backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary.
• Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and handling of all NDT equipment.
• Perform all other duties assigned as may be required from time to time.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 2 years of overall experience in operations and/or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems, with one (1) year in wind energy.
• All applicants must possess an unrestricted driver’s license in good standing.
• Associate degree in Sciences or related field from an accredited school preferred.
• A 2‑year or 4‑year college degree from an accredited school, other than correspondence or online, in a technical hard science (engineering, physics, power, or closely similar) may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• A current journeyman or master electrician license may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• An A&P degree or analogous military training, along with a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on work experience, may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• A wind technician certificate program can substitute for 1 year of experience.
• GWO Certification preferred.
• Training related to composite materials inspection and repair preferred.
• Training related to non‑destructive testing & inspections preferred.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored NDT UT Level I & Level II if requested by the company, for inspecting and scanning of our composite component equipment.
• Possess or be willing to obtain and maintain an RWE-sponsored Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) 107a Pilot License if requested by the company, for inspecting our wind turbine generator blades.
• Certified ASNT NDT Level I UT certification preferred.
• Certified ASNT NDT Level II UT certification preferred.
• Training and coursework related to composite materials inspection and repair will be a plus and is preferred.
• Training and coursework related to non‑destructive testing & inspections will be a plus and is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment required.
• Experience across multiple manufacturers (i.e., GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, Mitsubishi) and repair types strongly preferred.
• Experience with LPS systems.
• Experience in NDT UT techniques.
• Knowledge of and experience with the use of hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess core competencies required to access, assess, and inspect significant structural (CAT III) blade damage.
• Complete time sheet and expense reports weekly.
• Ensure that all documentation is accurately and neatly completed.
• Assist in filling out daily inspection reports and…