Wind Turbine Traveling Blade Technician (USA)

Job Title

Job description for technicians with composite repair experience.

Job Responsibilities

Travel 100% on a rotational basis to wind farms throughout the U.S. - cross country travel by air or truck

Perform composite blade repair uptower via platforms, rope access and/or occasionally on the ground

Epoxy and Polyester resin wet layup

Vacuum infusion

Balsa and foam sandwich materials

Structural repair

Completing detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QAQC reports

Completing onsite stock checks

Assisting site lead and project coordinator as applicable

Job Requirements

We are ideally looking for technicians with the following skill set and training:

2+ years of Composite repair experience

Platform and/or rope access experience

Understanding of Epoxy and Polyester resins, wet lay-up and vacuum bag techniques

Understanding how to handle balsa and foam core materials

Knowledge of fiberglass reinforcement and structural repair

Ability to safely and correctly use powered hand tools

Quality knowledge of specification (i.e. temperature and humidity restrictions)

Ability to read complex technical drawings and processes

IT literate (email, internet, iPad)

Willing to spend time away from home in the field

Flexibility for changes of scope

Ability to work well as a team and take guidance

Valid, current driver's license

Must be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicle

Must be able to meet the strenuous physical requirements of climbing ladders 2 or more times per day up to 300 feet/90 meters, bend, crawl, stoop and lift up to 75 pounds

US / Canadian citizens or legal to work in either country are eligible for the opportunity

Perks of Working with GEV Wind Power

Upskilling trusted GEV technicians via GEV Academy

Bespoke reporting system (time saving with training provided)

Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platform

We listen to our technicians needs and value their feedback (consistent technician feedback surveys)

Ongoing work for our top talent

About Us

A Career Enabling You to Make a Global Impact!

You will have heard about the term 'energy transition' and perhaps wondered what this means and even how you can get involved. We can see fundamental changes in our daily lives from the electrification of motor vehicles to reducing our dependency on fossil fuels through the increased use of renewable energy sources.

At GEV Wind Power, we are a key part of this transition and proud to be helping in a small way to accelerate the change. Our role is critical in supporting power generation from wind energy, where we are the market leader for maintaining one of the key components, the rotor blades. If the blades become damaged or simply lose their structural integrity through erosion from wind and rain, their efficiency and ability to produce power reduces dramatically. Our job is to ensure the blades keep their profile and are optimum for producing electricity.

A career with GEV is taking ownership of the challenges we face globally and personally contributing to a positive future for us all. You will also join a dynamic and team orientated organization, where the culture is built around collaboration and driving change.