Traveling Lead Composite Blade Technician Level 4 (USA)

Seeking strong Lead Blade Repair Technicians with strong category 4 & 5 repair experience

Location: Throughout USA (and potentially Canada) | 100% travel on a rotational basis

Position Type: Full-Time Employee or Contractor

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel 100% to wind farms throughout the U.S. - cross country travel by air or truck (Canada travel a potential, if eligible)

• Lead and mentor other technicians on a team with proper composite blade repairs, up to Category 5 complex or specialty repairs

• Perform expert composite blade repair uptower via platforms, occasionally on the ground, and potentially rope access

• Perform Epoxy and Polyester resin wet lay up, vacuum infusion, balsa and foam sandwich materials

• May be required to perform structural repair of blades

• Complete detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QA/QC reports, adhering to Quality Checkpoints

• Complete onsite stock checks

• Demonstrate leadership with team

• Assisting site lead and project coordinator

We are looking for strong, reliable technicians with the following skillset and training:

• 5+ years of high-quality Composite repair experience performing all types of composite blade repairs

• Experience safely and properly using and setting up 360-degree and 2M basket platforms

• Experience and certification with IRATA or SPRAT rope access a plus

• 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

• Accurate knowledge of repair specifications (i.e. wind speeds, temperature and humidity restrictions)

• Ability to read complex technical drawings and processes

• IT literate (email, internet, iPad)

• Willing to travel extensively and spend time away from home in the field

• Flexibility for changes of scope

• Ability to work well as a team, leader and take guidance

• Valid, current driver's license and good MVR report

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

• Valid passport a plus

• 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

• Satisfactory criminal background check and Drug-Free

What are the perks of working with GEV Wind Power?

• Health insurance, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) match

• 12 days paid PTO and 11 paid holidays 

• 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

A 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 organisation, where the culture is built around collaboration and driving change.