• Job Description

  Req#: lead-composite-wind-turbine-blade-repair-technician-north-ameri

  As the global market leading ISP for blade works, GEV Wind Power has secured key long-term projects in North America for 2023.

  Following last year's massive growth, GEV Wind Power is looking for the best talent in the industry to complement our existing in-field technicians, in order to meet and exceed the demands and expectations of our clients which include the wind energy's largest wind turbine manufacturers.

  
  Location: North America, (Possibly the Carrabin, and the Pacific Islands) | 100% travel on a rotational basis (typically 8/2)

  Position Type: Independent Contractor

  
  Job Responsibilities:
  

  • 100% Travel to wind farms throughout North America, (Possibly the Carrabin, and the Pacific Islands)
  • 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 up towers 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 the structural repair of blades
  • Complete detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QA/QC reports, adhering to Quality Checkpoints
  • Complete onsite stock checks
  • Demonstrate team leadership
  • Assisting site lead and project coordinator
    
    

    We are ideally looking for technicians with the following skill set 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 rope access preferred
    • 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 in scope
    • Ability to work well as a team, leader and take guidance
    • Valid, current driver's license and good driving history record
    • Valid passport with an expiry date of no sooner than 6 months
    • Must be able to meet the strenuous physical requirements of climbing ladders 2 or more times per day up to 300 feet/90 meters, bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
    • Have a registered Limited Liability Company
    • Satisfactory criminal background check and Drug-Free

      
      

      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 are 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 reduce 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.
      

• About the company

  GEV Wind Power are market leaders in wind turbine maintenance services, delivering unrivalled competence and technological expertise.

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