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About the Role
This role is critical in supporting power generation from wind energy, where GEV Wind Power is the market leader for maintaining rotor blades. Your job will be to ensure the blades maintain their profile and are optimum for producing electricity.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Utilize epoxy and polyester resin wet layup techniques
- Perform vacuum infusion processes
- Work with balsa and foam sandwich materials
- Conduct structural repairs
- Complete detailed Daily Progress Reporting Documents and QAQC reports
- Complete onsite stock checks
- Assist site lead and project coordinator as applicable
Requirements
- 2+ 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
- 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
- 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 strenuous physical requirements including climbing ladders up to 300 feet, bending, crawling, stooping, and lifting up to 75 pounds
Skills
- Composite repair
- Rope access
- Epoxy and Polyester resins
- Wet layup
- Vacuum infusion
- Balsa and foam core materials
- Fiberglass reinforcement
- Structural repair
- Powered hand tools
- Technical drawing interpretation
- IT proficiency
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Location
- 100% travel throughout the USA
Work Type
- Regular Full-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- 2+ years of Composite repair experience
Education Level
- SPRAT or IRATA Rope Access Level 2 or Level 3 certification
- GWO BST (Basic Safety Training)
- GWO Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair certification
- GWO BTT (Basic Technical Training)
- GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- NFPA 70E
Benefits
- Upskilling via GEV Academy
- Bespoke reporting system
- Streamlined communications via GEV technician engagement platform
- Technician feedback surveys
- Ongoing work for top talent
About the Company
- GEV Wind Power is a key part of the energy transition, helping to accelerate the change towards renewable energy sources.
- The company is the market leader for maintaining rotor blades, a critical component in wind energy power generation.
- GEV Wind Power ensures blades maintain their profile and optimum efficiency for producing electricity.
- The company fosters a dynamic and team-oriented organization with a culture built around collaboration and driving change.
Equal Opportunity
- US / Canadian citizens or legal to work in either country are eligible for the opportunity.