Job Roles in Wind
• Troubleshooting Technician • Field Engineer • Lead Technician / Supervisor • Site Manager
Blade Repair Job roles involved in maintaining and repairing the fibreglass/composite blades throughout the operational life of wind turbines. Common tasks in this work area include: 1) Inspecting damaged wind turbine blades 2) Installing after-market blade enhancements to improve production efficiency 3) Repairing minor or cosmetic damage to the surface of wind turbine blades 4) Performing complex structural repairs to blades 5) Using necessary tools and equipment safely, often from an elevated or suspended platform 6) Following safe working procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Blade Technician Roles As they gain training and experience, blade repair technicians perform increasingly complex, structural repairs. These roles frequently require travel between construction and service sites, based on repair needs.
• Blade Repair Technician • Advanced Blade Repair Technician • Blade Repair Supervisor Wind Technician Role Definitions
Technician Type
Job Profile
Pre-Assembly Support Technician
A pre-assembly support technician works in staging locations of a wind turbine, such as lay-down areas or ports, assisting higher-level technicians in the preparation of wind turbine components for installation by inspecting, cleaning and installing them. As an entry-level role, support technicians typically have minimal prior education or transferable experience with electrical, mechanical or hydraulic systems. An installation support technician works on a wind turbine construction site, assisting higher-level technicians in building wind turbines, installing electrical systems and performing electrical testing. As an entry-level role, support technicians typically have minimal prior education or transferable experience with electrical, mechanical or hydraulic systems. A service support technician typically works on a fixed, operating wind site, assisting higher-level technicians in performing scheduled maintenance and repairs on wind turbines. As an entry-level role, support technicians generally have minimal prior education or transferable experience with electrical, mechanical or hydraulic systems. An assembly technician works in staging locations to prepare wind turbine components for installation, including inspecting, cleaning and installing parts. As an intermediate role, assembly technicians complete tasks independently, following a work instruction. They may or may not lead more junior technicians.
Installation Support Technician
Service Support Technician
Assembly Technician
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