# UT Technician - Field Based, US

- **Company:** GWT
- **Location:** Avondale, LA, US (Not specified)
- **Salary:** Salary not disclosed
- **Contract:** Not specified
- **Posted:** 2026-01-14

## Job description

Job summary
GWT’s Field Ultrasonic / NDT Technician is responsible for performing advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections on wind turbine blades and composite structures using ultrasonic testing (UT) and supporting NDT methods. This role provides critical structural integrity data that supports blade life extension, root cause investigations, repair scope development, and return-to-service decisions. This position requires domestic and international travel, the ability to work at height and in confined blade spaces, and a high level of technical and safety discipline. Technicians work closely with field repair crews, engineering teams, and customer representatives to ensure data is collected, interpreted, and documented to the highest industry standards.
Responsibilities
Ultrasonic & NDT Inspections
Perform A-scan, B-scan, and phased array UT inspections on:
Composite material inspections to identify defects, discontinuities, and structural concerns in the following but not limited to
Blade shells
Main Laminates
Shear webs
Root laminate
Adhesive bond lines
Detect and characterize:
Delaminations
Voids
Debonding
Porosity
Impact damage
Adhesive failures
Support additional NDT methods when required
Field Deployment & Access
Perform inspections:
Uptower (inside blades, hubs, and nacelles)
Downtower (on suspended blades or ground-based supports)
Work safely in:
Confined spaces inside blades
Rope access and suspended work platforms
High-wind and remote site conditions
Interface with rigging crews, rope access teams, and crane crews to coordinate safe access
Data Interpretation & Engineering Support
Analyze UT signals and map defect geometry, depth, and severity
Correlate UT findings with:
Visual observations
Known failure modes
Manufacturing layup and ply orientation
Provide real-time guidance to repair crews on:
Defect boundaries
Required scarf dimensions
Repair acceptability
Reporting & Documentation
Produce professional inspection reports including:
Defect maps
C-scan or A/B-scan images
Damage classifications
Repair recommendations
Maintain digital inspection records and upload to GWT systems
Support engineering teams with:
Root cause analysis
Warranty claims
Insurance and customer documentation
Safety & Compliance
Work in strict compliance with:
OSHA
GWO safety training
Confined space and fall-protection procedures
Perform job hazard analyses (JHAs) before inspections
Maintain Stop-Work Authority when conditions are unsafe
Other duties as assigned
Required qualifications
Technical
Level II or Level III Ultrasonic Testing (UT) certification (ASNT, NAS-410, or equivalent)
Demonstrated experience with phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT)
Demonstrated experience inspecting composite structures
Experience with:
Wind turbine blades OR
Aerospace, marine, or high-performance composites
Ability to interpret:
A-scan, B-scan, and phased-array UT data
Field Experience
Experience working:
At heights
In confined spaces
In industrial or wind-energy environments
Ability to climb turbines and work inside blades
Travel & Schedule
Must be able to travel 70–90% of the time
Must be able to work:
Rotational schedules
Weekends
Physical Requirements
Able to:
Climb ladders and towers
Crawl inside blade structures
Lift and carry 50+ lbs
Work in extreme heat, cold, and wind
Desired qualifications
Prior wind-turbine blade inspection experience
Experience supporting root cause investigations
Familiarity with:
GWO
Composite repair processes
If you meet the qualifications above and are passionate about renewable energy and the wind industry, please apply to join our team as a NDT Technician. We offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity which will make a significant impact on the future of energy.

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