Wind Turbine Technician

Job TitleJob descriptionLocation: 100% travel throughout the USAJob Type: Regular Full-time or Contract positions availableJob Responsibilities:Travel 100% on a rotational basis to wind farms throughout the U.S. - cross country travel by air or truckPerform composite blade repair uptower via platforms, rope access and/or occasionally on the groundEpoxy and Polyester resin wet layupVacuum infusionBalsa and foam sandwich materialsStructural repairCompleting detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QAQC reportsCompleting onsite stock checksAssisting site lead and project coordinator as applicableJob requirementsWe are ideally looking for technicians with the following skill set and training:2+ years of Composite repair experiencePlatform and/or rope access experienceUnderstanding of Epoxy and Polyester resins, wet lay-up and vacuum bag techniquesUnderstanding how to handle balsa and foam core materialsKnowledge of fiberglass reinforcement and structural repairAbility to safely and correctly use powered hand toolsQuality knowledge of specification (i.e. temperature and humidity restrictions)Ability to read complex technical drawings and processesIT literate (email, internet, iPad)Willing to spend time away from home in the fieldFlexibility for changes of scopeAbility to work well as a team and take guidanceValid, current driver's licenseMust be 21 years of age to be able to drive a company vehicleMust 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 poundsUS / Canadian citizens or legal to work in either country are eligible for the opportunityWhat are the perks of working with GEV Wind Power?Upskilling trusted GEV technicians via GEV AcademyBespoke reporting system (time saving with training provided)Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platformWe listen to our technicians needs and value their feedback (consistent technician feedback surveys)Ongoing work for our top talentA little bit 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.