What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wind Turbine Blade Technician (USA) position at GEV Wind Power?
Location: 100% travel throughout the USA
Job Type: Regular Full-time or Contract positions available
Job Responsibilities:
Travel 100% to wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation.
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
We are ideally looking for technicians with the following skill set and training:
2 years of composite experience
Knowledge of epoxy and polyester resins, wet lay-up, and vacuum bag techniques.
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 methods.
Ability to safely and properly use powered hand tools.
Good finger dexterity, including precise use of hand and power tools
Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and processes.
IT literate, including email, internet, and iPad usage.
Ability to work well in a team, take guidance
Experience safely setting up and using 360-degree and 2M basket platforms.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including by air and ground transportation, often on short notice, and to spend extended periods away from home at project sites.
Ability to drive or travel up to 11 hours per day when required.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in scope and work assignments.
Able to work safely in outdoor environments under both extreme heat and cold conditions.
Physically capable of meeting strenuous job requirements, including climbing ladders 2 times per day up to 300 feet (90 meters), bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 75 pounds.
Ability to wear a respirator and work safely with protective equipment
Good vision (with corrective lenses if necessary) to perform detailed inspections, read instructions, and safely operate equipment.
Valid driver’s license, good MVR report, and must be 21 years of age or older to drive a company vehicle.
Valid passport is a plus.
Eligible to work in the U.S. or Canada (citizenship or legal work authorization required).
Must successfully pass a criminal background check and maintain a drug-free status.
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 organization, where the culture is built around collaboration and driving change.
