Blade Factory Complex Composite Blade Repair Technician

GEV Wind Power•Abilene, TX

4d•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

GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
GWO ART (Advanced Rescue Training)
GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety
Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair certification
Spot Paint certification
OSHA 10 General Industry
EHS Regional Compliance (preferred; assistance available to obtain certification)
Rigging Safety 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
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