Audubon Companies

Blade Technician 2

Audubon Companies  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Audubon is currently seeking Blade Technician 2 to join our team. The Blade Technician will perform skilled composite blade inspection, repair and installation work to approved procedures. Support safety, quality and reporting; mentor developing technicians and, when specifically authorized, lead lower-complexity work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Make safety the top priority. Recognize hazards, follow company and customer controls, and stop unsafe work. Report incidents, near misses and changing conditions immediately; resume only after hazards are addressed through the required process.
  • Perform assigned blade inspections, damage mapping, composite and erosion repairs, and coating touch-ups. Install or replace serrations, leading-edge protection (LEP), vortex generators (VGs) and diverter strips within verified competency and approved work instructions, SOPs and customer specifications.
  • Review the work scope and repair sequence with the Lead Technician.
  • Identify unclear instructions, unexpected damage or conditions outside the approved repair before proceeding.
  • Participate in JSA/PDR activities, briefings and required SOP reviews, including Engineering review before fixed-fee work. Apply identified controls and report changing conditions.
  • Prepare surfaces and materials; perform mixing, layup, bonding, curing and finishing as authorized. Verify material condition, traceability, placement and required environmental and process conditions.
  • Check assigned work against specified dimensions, sequence and acceptance requirements. Report defects and rework needs to the Lead; complete corrections only through approved instructions.
  • Follow all engineering hold points. Notify the Lead when work is ready for inspection and wait for documented clearance before continuing or covering the repair.
  • Capture clear before, during and after photos and complete assigned repair records at the required stages, with correct project, turbine, blade, location, date and repair identification.
  • Provide accurate daily labor, progress, remaining-work, delay and material information for POD reporting. Submit records promptly and help resolve documentation gaps while on site.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Demonstrated practical composite repair experience and verified ability to complete assigned blade repair tasks with limited task-level supervision.
  • Ability to read repair instructions, use required measurement tools and identify deviations that require Lead or Engineering review.
  • Working knowledge of repair materials, process controls and documentation, including digital photos and field records.
  • Strong safety awareness, reliable teamwork and clear communication, including willingness to challenge unsafe conditions and support developing technicians.
  • 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.
  • Reporting/oversight: None; reports to Field Service Manager and assigned Lead Composite Technician.

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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The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.

At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.

Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.

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About Audubon Companies

Founded in 1997, Audubon Companies LLC provides EPC, consulting, fabrication, and field services to energy and industrial operators across the globe. We bring agile, collaborative project solutions—dedicated in every phase to safety, quality, and results. For our clients’ most important assets and most challenging problems, Audubon delivers.

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Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
1997
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