Blade Factory Complex Composite Blade Repair Technician

GEV Wind Power • Peoria, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

GEV Wind Power US is seeking experienced Blade Factory Complex Composite Blade Repair Technicians with extensive experience performing Category 4 and Category 5 composite blade repairs. In this role, you will perform complex composite blade repair on the factory floor. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, physically capable, and highly skilled in composite repair techniques using epoxy and polyester resins, fiberglass reinforcement, and balsa and foam core materials.

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
• 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.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in scope and work assignments.
• Physically capable of meeting strenuous job requirements, including climbing ladders and scaffolding, 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.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. (citizenship or legal work authorization required).
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and maintain a drug-free status.

Nice To Haves

• EHS Regional Compliance (preferred; assistance available to obtain certification)
• SGRE Blade C or Blade D certification (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Performing composite blade repairs on the factory, up to Category 5 complex or specialty repairs
• 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
• May be expected to travel other wind farms throughout North America on an 8/1 rotation.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed