Traveling Lead Composite Blade Technician Level 4 (USA)

GEV Wind Power • Peoria, IL

61d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position requires 100% travel throughout North America on a rotational basis.

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 50 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. or Canada (citizenship or legal work authorization required).
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check and maintain a drug-free status.

Nice To Haves

• Valid passport is a plus.
• GWO BST (Basic Safety Training) – fire awareness, working at heights, manual handling, first aid
• GWO Blade Repair or Advanced Blade Repair certification
• GWO Slinger Signaller or Siemens Rigging Safety
• 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

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.

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
• Certification support. GEV keep employees certifications current and support any additional customer-required certifications for onsite work.
• 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