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GEV Wind Power

Global Leaders and Best in Class Blade Maintenance Experts.

Lead Composite Blade Technician, Level 4

Location

Idaho + 19 moreAll locations: Idaho | Illinois | Iowa | Kansas | Maine | New Mexico | New York | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Massachusetts | Pennsylvania | South Dakota | Texas | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

High School5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Lead Composite Blade Technician, Level 4

GEV Wind Power

• 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.

Job 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.
  • Able 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.
  • GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid is a plus.
  • GWO Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair certification is a plus.
  • GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety is a plus.
  • 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.
  • OSHA 10 General Industry EHS Regional Compliance (preferred; assistance available to obtain certification).
  • SGRE Blade C or Blade D certification (preferred but not required).
  • 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 trusted GEV technicians via GEV Academy
  • Certification support
  • Bespoke reporting system
  • Streamlined communications for our technicians with regular Business and Project updates via GEV technician engagement platform

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