About the Role
GEV Wind Power US is seeking experienced Traveling Lead Composite Blade Technician 4 with extensive Category 4 & 5 composite blade repair expertise. This role involves leading and mentoring teams of technicians while performing high-quality, complex blade repairs up to Category 5, including structural and specialty repairs. The ideal candidate is physically capable, safety-minded, and experienced with composite materials such as epoxy and polyester resins, balsa, foam, and fiberglass reinforcement.
Responsibilities
- Travel 100% to wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation.
- 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.
Requirements
- 5+ years of high-quality composite repair experience performing all types of blade repairs.
- Knowledge of epoxy and polyester resins, wet lay-up, and vacuum bag techniques.
- Experience handling 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.
- Understanding of repair specifications, including wind speeds, temperature, and humidity restrictions.
- 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, and provide leadership when required.
- 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.
Skills
- Category 4 & 5 composite blade repair
- Composite materials (epoxy and polyester resins, balsa, foam, fiberglass reinforcement)
- Wet lay-up
- Vacuum infusion
- Structural repair
- Powered hand tools
- Reading technical drawings
- iPad usage
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Platform setup and use
- Rope access (IRATA or SPRAT certification a plus)
- GWO BST
- GWO Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair
- GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- EHS Regional Compliance
- SGRE Blade C or Blade D certification
- Spot Paint Certification
- GE NAM Blade LOTO certificate
Location
- Throughout USA
- Throughout Canada
Work Type
- Full-Time Employee
- Contractor
- 100% travel
Experience Level
- 5+ years of high-quality composite repair experience
Education Level
- GWO BST (Basic Safety Training)
- GWO Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair certification
- GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety
- IRATA or SPRAT rope access experience and certification
- OSHA 10 General Industry
- EHS Regional Compliance
- SGRE Blade C or Blade D certification
- Spot Paint Certification
- GE NAM Blade LOTO certificate
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- Life
- 401(k) match
- 12 days paid PTO
- 11 paid holidays
- Upskilling via GEV Academy
- Certification support
- Bespoke reporting system
- Streamlined communications via GEV technician engagement platform
About the Company
- GEV Wind Power is a key part of the energy transition, accelerating the change towards renewable energy sources.
- The company is the market leader for maintaining rotor blades, a critical component in wind energy generation.
- GEV Wind Power ensures blades maintain their profile and optimize electricity production.
- A career with GEV involves taking ownership of global challenges and contributing to a positive future.
- The organization is dynamic and team-oriented, with a culture built around collaboration and driving change.
