Non-Destructive Testing & Inspection Services; NDT - Technician II

Overview

RWE Clean Energy, LLC to start as soon as possible, full time, permanent.

RWE Clean Energy 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.

As a member of the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Inspection team
, you will be part of a team responsible for inspecting, reporting, and performing preventative maintenance on blades in our North American fleet of turbines.

• Adhere to the Company’s values and behaviors as aspired by RWECE and Operations Vision
• Assure that all operation and maintenance activities are performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures established for the wind farm site. This includes wearing essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying potential hazards on the job
• Climb wind towers and access wind turbines to perform non-destructive testing and inspections.
• Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to job site.
• Support a team in performing Non-Destructive Test & Inspections on multiple turbine manufactures, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, and/or Mitsubishi.
• Assist in mobilization of all inspection equipment to the site
• Ensure that all inspection and scan activities are accurately recorded and documented to identify the failure history, mean time between failures and root causes.
• Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and handling of all NDT equipment
• Perform all other duties assigned as may be required from time to time
• Complete time sheet and expense reports weekly
• Ensure that all documentation is accurately and neatly complete
• Fill out daily inspection reports and documentation as required

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years of overall experience in operations and/or maintenance of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems, with at least one (1) year in wind energy.
• 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 on-line, 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 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 so requested by the company, for inspecting and scanning of our composite component equipment
• Possess or 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
• Training and course work related to composite materials inspection and repair will be a plus
• Training and course work related to non-destructive testing & inspections will be a plus
• Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment required
• Experience across multiple manufactures (i.e. GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, Mitsubishi) and repair types strongly preferred.
• Experience with LPS systems
• 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
• Ability and willingness to travel to and from job sites as assigned
• Structured and organized, able to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Strong problem-solving…