EWI - Global Talent Solutions
Ewi is a specialist recruitment & mobilisation consultancy headquartered in the City of London. We specialise in senior and highly technical positions across the engineering, technology and construction sectors worldwide.
Position - Ultrasonic Testing/Blade Repair Technician (Onshore Wind Farm)
Role Summary
The Blade Repair Technician will be responsible for the internal and external inspections, defect analysis, and Category 1-3 repair of fiberglass and composite blades, spinners, and nacelles from all categories. The position will also be responsible for providing maintenance support and performing large component replacements of wind turbine generators and does UT scan of the blades. The technicians will be required to document the findings, and assemble all associated paperwork as required to be posted for further action.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Inspect and photograph internal and external blade damage, document findings, and assemble all associated paperwork as required
- Ultrasonic Testing of the blades
- Perform coating and minor structural repairs on internal and external blade surfaces, tip repair, leading and trailing edge repair while following guidelines
- 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 computer-based service reporting procedures
- Communicate site status to engineering, customers, and management
- Provide maintenance support and perform large component replacement of wind turbine generators
- Provide wind turbine generator LOTO (Lock Out & Tag Out) support
- Install vortex generators (serrations, panels, vains, and flow anchors)
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Technical High School Diploma or equivalent
- Fluent in English
- Minimum of 3 years onshore wind farm experience as a blade technician
- Tower Safety Training (LOTO)
- Ability to read and understand wiring schematics
- Blade access platforms experience
- Lightning protection system inspections knowledge
- Understand technology of wind blade construction and repair
- Understanding of blade assembly
- Valid working visa for Japan or Japan residency
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Certificate and experience on blades
If interested and suitable or would like further information regarding this position, please respond directly to EWI with an updated CV to y.cimen@ewi-group.com
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.