Traveling Wind Turbine Blade Technician Rope Access Level 2 and 3

Job Title

Job description for technicians with composite repair experience.

The technician will:

• 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
• Use balsa and foam sandwich materials
• Perform structural repair
• Complete detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QAQC reports
• Complete onsite stock checks
• Assist site lead and project coordinator as applicable

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

• 4+ years of Composite repair experience
• SPRAT or IRATA Rope Access Level 2 or Level 3 certification
• Understanding of Epoxy and Polyester resins, wet lay-up and vacuum bag techniques
• Knowledge of 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

The following certifications are optional and considered a plus:

• GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
• GWO ART (Advanced Rescue)
• GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training)
• IRATA or SPRAT rope access experience and certification is a plus; certificate must be current, and candidate must be physically capable of performing rope access work safely.
• Chester Step Medical
• OSHA 10 General Industry
• NFPA 70E

The perks include:

• 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

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.