RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Operations & Maintenance
Remuneration: Non-Exempt
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.
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Role Responsibilities:
- Adhere to the company's values and behaviors as defined by the ONE RWE philosophy
- Ensure that all operation and maintenance activities were performed in a safe manner consistent with policies and procedures. 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 composite non-destructive testing, internal blade inspections, & reporting tasks
- Lift, carry, and transport essential equipment, tools, and materials to the job site
- Support a team in performing visual blade inspections and NDT UT scans on multiple turbine manufacturers, including GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex, etc.
- Assist in the mobilization of all inspection equipment to the site
- Ensure proper storage, maintenance, and handling of all NDT equipment
- Perform safety and other wind farm-related tasks when assigned and fill in as a backup to personnel at other RWE sites when necessary
- Perform all other duties assigned as may be required from time to time
- Required: All applicants must be able to provide proof of High School Diploma or GED
- Required: All applicants must pass physical fitness tests required to maintain Global Wind Organization Certification; in addition, at the discretion of the business, future successful completion of physical fitness tests will be required
- Required: All applicants must possess an unrestricted driver's license in good standing
- Preferred: 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
- Preferred: Willing and able 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 blade
Job Requirements and Experiences:
- Experience in project development or adjacent areas within the power sector is an advantage (e.g., market analysis, transmission & interconnection, PPA marketing, electrical engineering, environmental analysis, M&A, etc.)
- Demonstrated experience in blade damage assessment and repair
- Experience across multiple manufacturers (i.e., GE, Siemens, Vestas, Gamesa, Acciona, Nordex)
- Experience with LPS systems
- Experience in NDT UT techniques
- Structured and organized, able to manage multiple projects at the same time
- Strong problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and work ethic
- Understanding of wind turbine blade construction, inspection, and repair, including LPS systems
- Knowledge of fiberglass defect and failure types
- General understanding of composite materials
- Accurately completing QA/QC documentation
- Ability to read and understand Engineering Work Instructions
Physical Requirements:
- Travel up to 100 %, work at multiple worksites, hot/cold weather conditions, and work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and on short notice.
- Must be able to maintain a personal weight limitation of 270 lbs
- Must be able to climb wind towers daily. During this task, employees must be able to open/close hatch doors and identify potential safety hazards
- Must be able to balance to: (1) work in closed and small swaying areas on top of and within wind towers, and (2) walk across small surface areas to access areas within wind turbines
- Ability to push/pull/lift tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work safely in extreme environments (hot sun, cold, etc.)
- Ability to walk, climb, and stand extensively during the work day
- 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
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No matter who you are, we welcome your application irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.
As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.
Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.