JOB DESCRIPTION:
Audubon is currently seeking a Lead Composite Technician to join our team. The Lead Composite Technician will serve as hands-on leader of an assigned blade repair crew. Set the example for safety, lead toolbox talks and JSA/PDR, execute approved composite repairs, mentor technicians and ensure accurate customer quality and safety reporting.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set the example for safety through personal conduct, consistent use of required PPE, adherence to company and customer procedures, and active hazard recognition. Hold the crew accountable, exercise stop-work authority when needed, and promptly report incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions through required channels.
- Plan and assign daily tasks within the approved scope based on technician competency, qualifications, repair sequence and site conditions.
- Verify tool and equipment readiness, required inspections and housekeeping.
- Lead and document daily toolbox talks, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Pre-Deployment Reviews (PDR), and required customer safety briefings. Confirm every crew member understands the scope, hazards, controls, emergency and rescue arrangements, and assigned responsibilities; repeat briefings and update assessments when conditions change.
- Perform and lead blade inspections, damage mapping, major structural repairs and other blade service work within verified competency and approved engineering instructions, SOPs and customer specifications.
- Review applicable SOPs with Engineering and the crew before fixed-fee work.
- Verify repair preparation, material traceability, mixing, layup, curing, bonding, placement and finishing against approved requirements.
- Monitor required environmental and process conditions; address workmanship issues through the approved process.
- Ensure every technician observes engineering hold points. Obtain and record required clearance before advancing or covering work; escalate technical questions and deviations to Engineering and keep the Field Service Manager informed.
- Capture and verify required before, during and after photos and repair records as work progresses. Ensure clear identification of the project, turbine, blade, repair location, date and repair stage.
- Own the completeness, accuracy and timely submission of crew and customer-required quality and safety reporting, including POD/daily progress reports, JSA/PDR and toolbox talk records, inspections, repair photos, material and cure records, engineering hold-point evidence, nonconformance and incident/near-miss reporting, and required customer forms. Coordinate technical approvals with Engineering and escalate safety concerns through EHS and field management.
- Track crew progress against the daily plan. Promptly report forecast overruns, additional damage, scope changes and resource needs to the Field Service Manager.
- Lead toolbox talks and JSA/PDR; ensure every crew member understands hazards, controls and stop-work authority.
- Own complete, timely customer safety and quality reporting, including repair-stage photos, engineering hold-point evidence, and daily progress records.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrated Level 3 proficiency in major structural blade repairs, including the repair types listed above. Read and execute engineering repair drawings, laminate schedules, material requirements and customer specifications.
- Strong safety awareness and proven ability to lead by example, coach technicians, organize work and communicate concerns clearly.
- Demonstrated competency in glass and carbon composite repair, controlled material removal, laminate restoration, bonding, core replacement, vacuum bagging, infusion where specified, and controlled curing.
- Maintain complete repair records and recognize when additional Engineering direction is required.
- GE LOTO and Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) qualifications preferred. Hold or obtain required safety, access and customer qualifications before assigned work; electrical and turbine duties require current task-specific authorization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to climb wind turbines, work at heights and use approved fall protection and rescue equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must meet the applicable manufacturer and customer equipment ratings, including combined user, PPE and carried tools weight. Perform physical composite repair work, including standing, reaching, kneeling and handling tools and materials.
WORKING ENVIORNMENT:
- Field-based wind turbine work with travel up to 100%, extended deployments, variable R&R rotations and possible short-notice mobilization. Outdoor exposure to changing weather, noise, dust and work at heights; schedules may include overtime and weekends within approved safety limits.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibilities:
- All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures. This includes:
- Performing duties in a manner that protects personal and team health and safety
- Participating in required HSE training, meetings, and reporting activities
- Identifying and reporting hazards, near misses, and unsafe conditions
- Following safe work practices and complying with applicable regulatory requirements
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
