Blade Engineer

ABOUT SKYSPECS

SkySpecs envisions a world where wind energy is the most affordable form of electricity and therefore ubiquitous around the world. SkySpecs is helping to make this possible by automating the operations and maintenance of wind farms using advanced robotics paired with our custom-built asset performance management software, Horizon.

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 100,000 wind turbines in over 15 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. Ultimately, this will help reduce the cost and risk of operations for the industry.

We are looking for a Blade Analyst to join our Services team. In this role, you’ll have the rare opportunity to understand blades across the entire Wind Energy Industry. You’ll collaborate with a team of Engineers to meet the growing demands of Inspections. You will have the final review, provide advice, and train the analysis team toward continuous improvement. You'll be a great fit for this role if you are thrilled about the idea of having an industry wide impact through large scale blade analysis with an international team.

IN A GIVEN WEEK, YOU WILL:

Blade Analysis

• Analyzing blade failures through close-up imagery and identify necessary corrective actions
• Understanding testing and validation of non-destructive testing methods on wind turbine blades
• Monitoring and analyzing wind turbine blade repairs
• Creating and/or reviewing blade repair, inspection, and repair completion reports.
• Participating in sales proposals, project scoping and technical report writing.
• Coordinating on a regular basis with team members to understand volume, capacity, and what will be analyzed.
• Providing training several times a year to a large team of engineers analyzing blade imagery.
• Communicate with customers on their findings and provide recommendations on next steps.

Skills & abilities that will help you succeed:

• Effective instructional and coaching skills.
• Team leadership experience, with demonstrated ability to provide feedback and motivation to employees.
• Leveraging data to drive continuous improvement of recruiting operations
• Self-starter able to self-motivate and work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Experience developing tools to track and measure program results.
• General knowledge of the international Wind Energy market.
• Excel at project management, verbal and written communication, listening, confidentiality, detail-orientation, organization, negotiation, and time management
• Ability to travel up to 15% when conditions allow.

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or the equivalent mechanical, composite engineering or corresponding experience in composite design or repair
• 2 years of experience working in wind turbine blade engineering or repairs
• Willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities and demonstrate flexibility and resilience
• Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate work schedules across all North American and European time zones
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent in English