Internal Blade Inspection Technician (Junior and Senior positions available)

About SkySpecs

SkySpecs is simplifying renewable energy asset management by offering purpose-built technologies and services that help our customers deliver industry-leading productivity, efficiency, and returns. Every day we help our customers unlock the power of their data so they can make confident, informed decisions. Our team brings deep industry experience and a willingness to get our hands dirty to first understand and then solve customer problems on the ground.

SkySpecs launched the world’s first completely autonomous blade inspection product in 2016 with a custom-designed drone system. Since then, SkySpecs has inspected over 200,000 wind turbines in over 31 countries, becoming the world leader in understanding the health of turbine blades. Identifying issues with turbine blades is only the first step. In 2019, SkySpecs launched Horizon to be a platform for SkySpecs to offer a multi-layered solution for customers that includes: data collection, wind turbine blade engineering expertise, and a place for all stakeholders to collaborate to manage and analyze massive amounts of data, spot trends, and create plans for high-cost repair campaigns. Since 2021, SkySpecs acquired three companies specializing in wind turbine drivetrain monitoring, financial management and automated turbine data analytics and fleet optimization, further expanding our offering in the market. Ultimately, this will help reduce the cost and risk of operations for the industry.

What will I be getting myself into?

SkySpecs will probably be unlike any place you’ve ever worked. The second you walk in the door (or log in, if you are remote), you will feel the high-energy environment filled with incredibly smart people solving hard problems. SkySpecs values collaboration, multidisciplinary problem solving, and a mantra of ‘under-promise, over-deliver’. SkySpecs is at a critical growth period where there are endless opportunities to make an impact.

Rotation: 3 weeks on, 1 week off ; or 5 weeks on, 1 week off (some flexibility in rotation lengths)

Est. work weeks per year: 33-40 weeks

Est. work hours per week: 50-90 hrs

As a Internal Blade Inspection Technician, you will:

• Execute the inspection of wind turbines utilizing remote technologies such as internal inspection drones or rovers/crawlers. Which will include:
  • Manipulation of the operational controls of customer wind turbine assets and support equipment
  • Climbing Customer Wind Turbines
  • Entering nacelle and hub areas of wind turbine
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant internal SkySpecs, industry and site safety protocol while operating on customer wind turbines
  • Operational execution of internal inspections with remote sensing technologies
  • Troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical inspection equipment
• Travel across the USA with an inspection team on extensive travel rotations, up to 5 weeks “on” and 1 week “off”
• Follow company operational & safety processes and procedures to ensure efficiency, safety and quality of work.
• Maintain relevant industry training, certifications and currencies for operational deployment needs
• Provide feedback to operational leadership and safety team on operational processes & procedures
• Manage personal logistics with continual guidance and support from project managers and company leadership using Slack and phone calls
• Work with Resource Manager and Delivery teams to support project scheduling and execution
• Collaborate with Inspection Services colleagues, Safety and Quality to ensure completion of projects on-time and within data quality standards.

Requirements of the job, Junior Technician:

• 1+ years of experience in field services preferred, field operations or a similar function - or completion of wind turbine technical training school program
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning and communication skills; high attention to detail; consistent follow through; a stellar team player
• WINDA ID and GWO BST (modules 1-4) or equivalent alternative training
• Confined Space Training
• Advanced Rescue Training
• Respirator Fit Test Completion
• Fit for Duty Examination
• Significant travel experience - domestic and international
• Ability to travel up to 80% - domestic and international
• A valid driver’s license and passport
• Excellent Physical condition -
  • Need to be able to climb 2-3 towers per day
  • Able to lift 50 lbs
  • Able to crawl in and out of small spaces (Nacelles, Hubs)
  • Capable of standing for long periods of time (several hours) over the course of a day

Requirements of the job, Senior Technician:

• 3+ years of experience in field services, field operations or a similar function
• Experience working across multiple wind turbine platforms, up-tower
• Excellent analytical, organizational, project management, planning and communication skills; high attention to detail; consistent follow through; a stellar team player
• WINDA ID and GWO BST (modules 1-4) or equivalent alternative training
• Confined Space Training
• Advanced Rescue Training
• Respirator Fit Test Completion
• Fit for Duty Examination
• Significant travel experience - domestic and international
• Ability to travel up to 80% - domestic and international
• A valid driver’s license and passport
• Excellent Physical condition -
  • Need to be able to climb 2-3 towers per day
  • Able to lift 50 lbs
  • Able to crawl in and out of small spaces (Nacelles, Hubs)
  • Capable of standing for long periods of time (several hours) over the course of a day

Special Consideration for:

• 2+ years managing / supervising teams field service personnel
• Blade repair technician experience
• Project management experience
• Entry Supervisor experience
• Manufacturer specific LOTO training
• GWO Sea Survival Training
• Self Egress Training
• Use of remote technology for monitoring and inspecting wind turbine blades
• Startup or tech experience

Perks of the job:

• Per Diem: $59 for meals and incidentals, Hotel costs are covered by the company. Additional per diem may be available for 4x4POV ($60/day) and Camper ($60/day) (pending company approval)
• Paid Benefits: 10 days PTO, 2 floating holidays, 12 calendar holidays,
• Medical/dental/vision (premiums 100% covered for employee),
• Retirement Savings Account with matching contributions

If you require a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable laws to assist with the job applicable or pre-employment process, please direct inquiries to People & Culture at ask-people-culture @ skyspecs.com. SkySpecs is an equal opportunity employer. SkySpecs does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.