Blade Repair Specialist (m/f/d)

Nordex Group; Sarriguren; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordex Group is seeking a Blade Repair Specialist to lead inspection, maintenance, and repair of wind turbine blades in operation. You will collaborate with field teams, subcontractors and engineering to ensure safe, high-quality service delivery.

You will review reports, define repair plans, supervise blade repairs and coordinate resources while driving safety and continuous improvement across blade activities. Advanced English required and extensive field experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials or similar.
• 8+ years in wind turbine service, blade repair, inspection, or manufacturing.
• Advanced English level (C1 or higher).

Responsibilities

• Review inspection reports and classify blade damages.
• Create and monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs) within internal systems.
• Define repair plans and produce technical sketches for critical repairs in alignment with engineering guidelines.
• Support rotor balancing analysis based on blade condition and operational data.
• Supervise and follow up on blade repairs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinate internal and subcontracted resources for blade inspections and repairs.
• Provide accurate activity forecasts to external and internal teams.
• Deliver technical training and development support to subcontractors.
• Conduct QHSE audits on wind farms and repair sites.
• Plan long-term budgets for blade maintenance and repair activities.
• Manage purchase orders: ensure timely creation, cost booking, invoice review, and closure.
• Handle customer technical claims and provide clear, solution-oriented responses.
• Align closely with local operations and service teams to ensure consistent execution.
• Ensure the availability and accuracy of required HSE documentation.

Skills

Blade design knowledge

Field service experience

Contractor management

Cross-functional coordination

Technical leadership

Education

Engineering degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials or similar

Job description

As a Blade Repair Specialist, you will be a key technical reference for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of wind turbine blades in operation. You will collaborate closely with field teams, subcontractors, and engineering departments to ensure high-quality and efficient blade service execution. Your focus will be on technical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement across all blade-related activities.

Your Tasks

• Review inspection reports and classify blade damages.
• Create and monitor non-conformance reports (NCRs) within internal systems.
• Define repair plans and produce technical sketches for critical repairs in alignment with engineering guidelines.
• Support rotor balancing analysis based on blade condition and operational data.
• Supervise and follow up on blade repairs to ensure quality and compliance.

Team & Contractor Coordination

• Coordinate internal and subcontracted resources for blade inspections and repairs.
• Provide accurate activity forecasts to external and internal teams.
• Deliver technical training and development support to subcontractors.
• Conduct QHSE audits on wind farms and repair sites.

Project & Budget Management

• Plan long-term budgets for blade maintenance and repair activities.
• Manage purchase orders: ensure timely creation, cost booking, invoice review, and closure.

Stakeholder Communication

• Handle customer technical claims and provide clear, solution-oriented responses.
• Align closely with local operations and service teams to ensure consistent execution.
• Ensure the availability and accuracy of required HSE documentation.

Your Profile

• Engineering degree or similar (Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials or similar).
• Proven expertise and knowledge in blade design, manufacturing, and repair processes.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in wind turbine service, blade repair, inspection, or manufacturing — ideally with field exposure
• Advanced English level (C1 or higher).
• Strong communication and coordination skills with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to lead technical discussions, manage contractors, and work independently in a dynamic environment.

Your Benefits

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Some offers may vary by location

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